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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.75, 3,043.94 and 1,274.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.75, 3,043.94 and 1,274.25 is: 1,758.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.75 : 3,043.94 = 1,274.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.75/3,043.94 = 1,274.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.75x = 3,043.94 × 1,274.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.75x = 3,878,734.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,734.17/2,205.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.47

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