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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.03, 3,044.46 and 1,211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.03, 3,044.46 and 1,211.41 is: 1,671.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.03 : 3,044.46 = 1,211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.03/3,044.46 = 1,211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.03x = 3,044.46 × 1,211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.03x = 3,688,089.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,089.29/2,206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.82

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