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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.16, 3,044.27 and 1,321.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.16, 3,044.27 and 1,321.94 is: 1,824.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.16 : 3,044.27 = 1,321.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.16/3,044.27 = 1,321.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.16x = 3,044.27 × 1,321.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.16x = 4,024,327.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,327.06/2,206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.14

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