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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.36, 3,042.72 and 1,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.36, 3,042.72 and 1,366.20 is: 1,884.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.36 : 3,042.72 = 1,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.36/3,042.72 = 1,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.36x = 3,042.72 × 1,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.36x = 4,156,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,964.06/2,205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.94

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