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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.11, 3,044.52 and 1,321.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.11, 3,044.52 and 1,321.74 is: 1,824.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.11 : 3,044.52 = 1,321.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.11/3,044.52 = 1,321.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.11x = 3,044.52 × 1,321.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.11x = 4,024,063.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,063.86/2,206.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.05

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