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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.89, 3,305.18 and 1,382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.89, 3,305.18 and 1,382.12 is: 2,070.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.89 : 3,305.18 = 1,382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.89/3,305.18 = 1,382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.89x = 3,305.18 × 1,382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.89x = 4,568,142.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,142.31/2,205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.89

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