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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.18, 3,044.07 and 1,365.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.18, 3,044.07 and 1,365.84 is: 1,885.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.18 : 3,044.07 = 1,365.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.18/3,044.07 = 1,365.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.18x = 3,044.07 × 1,365.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.18x = 4,157,712.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,712.57/2,205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.43

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