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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.92, 3,302.40 and 1,740.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.92, 3,302.40 and 1,740.44 is: 2,605.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.92 : 3,302.40 = 1,740.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.92/3,302.40 = 1,740.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.92x = 3,302.40 × 1,740.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.92x = 5,747,629.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,747,629.06/2,205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.55

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