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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.15, 3,044.27 and 1,321.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.15, 3,044.27 and 1,321.93 is: 1,824.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.15 : 3,044.27 = 1,321.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.15/3,044.27 = 1,321.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.15x = 3,044.27 × 1,321.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.15x = 4,024,311.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,311.84/2,206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.13

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