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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.75, 3,043.82 and 1,210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.75, 3,043.82 and 1,210.96 is: 1,671.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.75 : 3,043.82 = 1,210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.75/3,043.82 = 1,210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.75x = 3,043.82 × 1,210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.75x = 3,685,927.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,927.17/2,205.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.05

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