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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.28, 3,048.06 and 1,680.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.28, 3,048.06 and 1,680.40 is: 2,322.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.28 : 3,048.06 = 1,680.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.28/3,048.06 = 1,680.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.28x = 3,048.06 × 1,680.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.28x = 5,121,960.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,121,960.02/2,205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.59

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