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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.33, 3,043.15 and 1,260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.33, 3,043.15 and 1,260.96 is: 1,740.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.33 : 3,043.15 = 1,260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.33/3,043.15 = 1,260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.33x = 3,043.15 × 1,260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.33x = 3,837,290.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,837,290.42/2,205.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.01

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