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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.63, 3,305.34 and 1,741.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.63, 3,305.34 and 1,741.37 is: 2,609.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.63 : 3,305.34 = 1,741.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.63/3,305.34 = 1,741.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.63x = 3,305.34 × 1,741.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.63x = 5,755,803.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,755,803.39/2,205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.60

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