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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.08, 3,284.94 and 2,127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.08, 3,284.94 and 2,127.24 is: 3,167.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.08 : 3,284.94 = 2,127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.08/3,284.94 = 2,127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.08x = 3,284.94 × 2,127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.08x = 6,987,855.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,987,855.77/2,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.54

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