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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.62, 3,308.44 and 1,287.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.62, 3,308.44 and 1,287.59 is: 1,931.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.62 : 3,308.44 = 1,287.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.62/3,308.44 = 1,287.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.62x = 3,308.44 × 1,287.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.62x = 4,259,914.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,914.26/2,205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.39

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