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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.68, 3,044.79 and 1,458.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.68, 3,044.79 and 1,458.32 is: 2,013.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.68 : 3,044.79 = 1,458.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.68/3,044.79 = 1,458.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.68x = 3,044.79 × 1,458.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.68x = 4,440,262.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,440,262.93/2,205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.11

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