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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.06, 3,311.62 and 1,745.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.06, 3,311.62 and 1,745.37 is: 2,620.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.06 : 3,311.62 = 1,745.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.06/3,311.62 = 1,745.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.06x = 3,311.62 × 1,745.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.06x = 5,779,997.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,779,997.84/2,206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.06

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