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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.08, 3,043.50 and 1,261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.08, 3,043.50 and 1,261.68 is: 1,740.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.08 : 3,043.50 = 1,261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.08/3,043.50 = 1,261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.08x = 3,043.50 × 1,261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.08x = 3,839,923.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839,923.08/2,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.61

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