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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.86, 3,055.06 and 1,205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.86, 3,055.06 and 1,205.52 is: 1,663.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.86 : 3,055.06 = 1,205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.86/3,055.06 = 1,205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.86x = 3,055.06 × 1,205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.86x = 3,682,935.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,935.93/2,213.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.58

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