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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.48, 3,044.99 and 1,367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.48, 3,044.99 and 1,367.08 is: 1,887.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.48 : 3,044.99 = 1,367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.48/3,044.99 = 1,367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.48x = 3,044.99 × 1,367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.48x = 4,162,726.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,726.29/2,205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.45

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