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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.50, 3,042.53 and 1,321.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.50, 3,042.53 and 1,321.13 is: 1,822.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.50 : 3,042.53 = 1,321.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.50/3,042.53 = 1,321.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.50x = 3,042.53 × 1,321.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.50x = 4,019,577.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,577.66/2,205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.52

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