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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.14, 3,044.28 and 1,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.14, 3,044.28 and 1,211.40 is: 1,671.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.14 : 3,044.28 = 1,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.14/3,044.28 = 1,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.14x = 3,044.28 × 1,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.14x = 3,687,840.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687,840.79/2,206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.62

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