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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.85, 3,044.06 and 1,211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.85, 3,044.06 and 1,211.10 is: 1,671.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.85 : 3,044.06 = 1,211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.85/3,044.06 = 1,211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.85x = 3,044.06 × 1,211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.85x = 3,686,672.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,686,672.07/2,205.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.32

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