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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.66, 3,043.79 and 1,210.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.66, 3,043.79 and 1,210.91 is: 1,671.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.66 : 3,043.79 = 1,210.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.66/3,043.79 = 1,210.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.66x = 3,043.79 × 1,210.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.66x = 3,685,752.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,752.73/2,205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.04

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