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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.18, 3,042.72 and 1,320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.18, 3,042.72 and 1,320.84 is: 1,822.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.18 : 3,042.72 = 1,320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.18/3,042.72 = 1,320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.18x = 3,042.72 × 1,320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.18x = 4,018,946.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,946.28/2,205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.50

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