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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.08, 3,308.73 and 819.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.08, 3,308.73 and 819.09 is: 1,228.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.08 : 3,308.73 = 819.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.08/3,308.73 = 819.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.08x = 3,308.73 × 819.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.08x = 2,710,147.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,710,147.66/2,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.49

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