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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.50, 3,044.14 and 1,274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.50, 3,044.14 and 1,274.54 is: 1,759.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.50 : 3,044.14 = 1,274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.50/3,044.14 = 1,274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.50x = 3,044.14 × 1,274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.50x = 3,879,878.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,878.20/2,205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.18

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