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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.85, 3,306.47 and 1,619.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.85, 3,306.47 and 1,619.98 is: 2,428.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.85 : 3,306.47 = 1,619.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.85/3,306.47 = 1,619.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.85x = 3,306.47 × 1,619.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.85x = 5,356,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,356,398.90/2,205.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.27

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