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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.28, 3,043.18 and 1,210.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.28, 3,043.18 and 1,210.37 is: 1,670.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.28 : 3,043.18 = 1,210.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.28/3,043.18 = 1,210.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.28x = 3,043.18 × 1,210.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.28x = 3,683,362.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,362.68/2,205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.25

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