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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.90, 3,311.28 and 1,746.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.90, 3,311.28 and 1,746.63 is: 2,621.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.90 : 3,311.28 = 1,746.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.90/3,311.28 = 1,746.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.90x = 3,311.28 × 1,746.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.90x = 5,783,580.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,783,580.99/2,205.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.87

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