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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.48, 3,310.38 and 1,052.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.48, 3,310.38 and 1,052.04 is: 1,579.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.48 : 3,310.38 = 1,052.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.48/3,310.38 = 1,052.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.48x = 3,310.38 × 1,052.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.48x = 3,482,652.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,652.18/2,205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.09

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