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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.47, 3,043.56 and 1,210.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.47, 3,043.56 and 1,210.73 is: 1,670.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.47 : 3,043.56 = 1,210.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.47/3,043.56 = 1,210.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.47x = 3,043.56 × 1,210.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.47x = 3,684,929.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,684,929.40/2,205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.81

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