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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.52, 3,044.10 and 1,321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.52, 3,044.10 and 1,321 is: 1,823.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.52 : 3,044.10 = 1,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.52/3,044.10 = 1,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.52x = 3,044.10 × 1,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.52x = 4,021,256.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,256.10/2,205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.27

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