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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.14, 3,044.30 and 1,261.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.14, 3,044.30 and 1,261.95 is: 1,741.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.14 : 3,044.30 = 1,261.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.14/3,044.30 = 1,261.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.14x = 3,044.30 × 1,261.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.14x = 3,841,754.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,841,754.39/2,206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.39

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