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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.52, 3,042.82 and 1,321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.52, 3,042.82 and 1,321.20 is: 1,822.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.52 : 3,042.82 = 1,321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.52/3,042.82 = 1,321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.52x = 3,042.82 × 1,321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.52x = 4,020,173.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020,173.78/2,205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.78

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