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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.14, 3,309.21 and 1,048.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.14, 3,309.21 and 1,048.38 is: 1,572.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.14 : 3,309.21 = 1,048.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.14/3,309.21 = 1,048.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.14x = 3,309.21 × 1,048.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.14x = 3,469,309.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,469,309.58/2,206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.57

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