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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.39, 4,029.63 and 1,204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.39, 4,029.63 and 1,204.44 is: 1,807.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.39 : 4,029.63 = 1,204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.39/4,029.63 = 1,204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.39x = 4,029.63 × 1,204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.39x = 4,853,447.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,853,447.56/2,685.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.35

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