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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.74, 3,042.96 and 1,366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.74, 3,042.96 and 1,366.22 is: 1,884.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.74 : 3,042.96 = 1,366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.74/3,042.96 = 1,366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.74x = 3,042.96 × 1,366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.74x = 4,157,352.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,352.81/2,205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.79

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