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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.25, 3,305.96 and 2,082.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.25, 3,305.96 and 2,082.94 is: 3,122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.25 : 3,305.96 = 2,082.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.25/3,305.96 = 2,082.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.25x = 3,305.96 × 2,082.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.25x = 6,886,116.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,886,116.32/2,205.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.60

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