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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.27, 3,307.91 and 1,050.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.27, 3,307.91 and 1,050.75 is: 1,576.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.27 : 3,307.91 = 1,050.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.27/3,307.91 = 1,050.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.27x = 3,307.91 × 1,050.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.27x = 3,475,781.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,475,781.18/2,205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.13

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