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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.32, 3,043.23 and 1,210.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.32, 3,043.23 and 1,210.57 is: 1,670.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.32 : 3,043.23 = 1,210.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.32/3,043.23 = 1,210.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.32x = 3,043.23 × 1,210.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.32x = 3,684,042.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,042.94/2,205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.53

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