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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.83, 3,043.74 and 1,321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.83, 3,043.74 and 1,321.52 is: 1,823.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.83 : 3,043.74 = 1,321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.83/3,043.74 = 1,321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.83x = 3,043.74 × 1,321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.83x = 4,022,353.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,353.02/2,205.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.51

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