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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.15, 3,044.73 and 1,262.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.15, 3,044.73 and 1,262.03 is: 1,741.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.15 : 3,044.73 = 1,262.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.15/3,044.73 = 1,262.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.15x = 3,044.73 × 1,262.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.15x = 3,842,523.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,523.01/2,206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.73

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