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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.09, 3,044.65 and 1,211.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.09, 3,044.65 and 1,211.45 is: 1,671.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.09 : 3,044.65 = 1,211.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.09/3,044.65 = 1,211.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.09x = 3,044.65 × 1,211.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.09x = 3,688,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,441.24/2,206.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.94

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