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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.08, 3,044.37 and 1,211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.08, 3,044.37 and 1,211.34 is: 1,671.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.08 : 3,044.37 = 1,211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.08/3,044.37 = 1,211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.08x = 3,044.37 × 1,211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.08x = 3,687,767.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687,767.16/2,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.64

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