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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.78, 3,043.98 and 1,211.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.78, 3,043.98 and 1,211.07 is: 1,671.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.78 : 3,043.98 = 1,211.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.78/3,043.98 = 1,211.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.78x = 3,043.98 × 1,211.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.78x = 3,686,472.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,686,472.86/2,205.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.28

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