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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.33, 3,043.79 and 1,309.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.33, 3,043.79 and 1,309.27 is: 1,807.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.33 : 3,043.79 = 1,309.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.33/3,043.79 = 1,309.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.33x = 3,043.79 × 1,309.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.33x = 3,985,142.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985,142.93/2,205.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.05

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