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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.92, 3,044.22 and 1,211.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.92, 3,044.22 and 1,211.27 is: 1,671.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.92 : 3,044.22 = 1,211.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.92/3,044.22 = 1,211.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.92x = 3,044.22 × 1,211.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.92x = 3,687,351.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687,351.08/2,205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.57

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