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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.72, 3,043.86 and 1,211.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.72, 3,043.86 and 1,211.01 is: 1,671.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.72 : 3,043.86 = 1,211.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.72/3,043.86 = 1,211.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.72x = 3,043.86 × 1,211.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.72x = 3,686,144.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,686,144.90/2,205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.18

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