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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.66, 3,044.44 and 1,273.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.66, 3,044.44 and 1,273.98 is: 1,758.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.66 : 3,044.44 = 1,273.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.66/3,044.44 = 1,273.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.66x = 3,044.44 × 1,273.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.66x = 3,878,555.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,555.67/2,205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.46

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