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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.77, 3,043.78 and 1,211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.77, 3,043.78 and 1,211.02 is: 1,671.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.77 : 3,043.78 = 1,211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.77/3,043.78 = 1,211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.77x = 3,043.78 × 1,211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.77x = 3,686,067.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,686,067.82/2,205.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.11

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