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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.03, 3,043.95 and 1,309.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.03, 3,043.95 and 1,309.36 is: 1,806.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.03 : 3,043.95 = 1,309.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.03/3,043.95 = 1,309.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.03x = 3,043.95 × 1,309.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.03x = 3,985,626.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985,626.37/2,206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.70

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