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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.46, 3,043.50 and 1,210.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.46, 3,043.50 and 1,210.75 is: 1,670.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.46 : 3,043.50 = 1,210.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.46/3,043.50 = 1,210.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.46x = 3,043.50 × 1,210.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.46x = 3,684,917.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,917.63/2,205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.82

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