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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.07, 3,044.37 and 1,274.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.07, 3,044.37 and 1,274.57 is: 1,758.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.07 : 3,044.37 = 1,274.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.07/3,044.37 = 1,274.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.07x = 3,044.37 × 1,274.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.07x = 3,880,247.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,247.45/2,206.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.90

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