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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.98, 3,044.28 and 1,211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.98, 3,044.28 and 1,211.22 is: 1,671.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.98 : 3,044.28 = 1,211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.98/3,044.28 = 1,211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.98x = 3,044.28 × 1,211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.98x = 3,687,292.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687,292.82/2,205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.50

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