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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.44, 3,042.24 and 1,320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.44, 3,042.24 and 1,320.96 is: 1,822.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.44 : 3,042.24 = 1,320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.44/3,042.24 = 1,320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.44x = 3,042.24 × 1,320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.44x = 4,018,677.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,677.35/2,205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.17

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