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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.14, 3,044.50 and 1,211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.14, 3,044.50 and 1,211.46 is: 1,671.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.14 : 3,044.50 = 1,211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.14/3,044.50 = 1,211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.14x = 3,044.50 × 1,211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.14x = 3,688,283.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,283.91/2,206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.83

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