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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.95, 3,044.24 and 1,211.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.95, 3,044.24 and 1,211.15 is: 1,671.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.95 : 3,044.24 = 1,211.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.95/3,044.24 = 1,211.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.95x = 3,044.24 × 1,211.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.95x = 3,687,037.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687,037.37/2,205.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.41

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