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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.54, 3,043.69 and 1,261.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.54, 3,043.69 and 1,261.41 is: 1,740.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.54 : 3,043.69 = 1,261.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.54/3,043.69 = 1,261.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.54x = 3,043.69 × 1,261.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.54x = 3,839,349.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,349.26/2,205.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.78

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