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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.10, 3,044.86 and 1,262.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.10, 3,044.86 and 1,262.00 is: 1,741.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.10 : 3,044.86 = 1,262.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.10/3,044.86 = 1,262.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.10x = 3,044.86 × 1,262.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.10x = 3,842,617.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,617.78/2,206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.81

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