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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.12, 3,044.82 and 1,275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.12, 3,044.82 and 1,275.16 is: 1,759.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.12 : 3,044.82 = 1,275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.12/3,044.82 = 1,275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.12x = 3,044.82 × 1,275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.12x = 3,882,632.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,632.67/2,206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.94

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