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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.16, 3,304.94 and 1,229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.16, 3,304.94 and 1,229.32 is: 1,841.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.16 : 3,304.94 = 1,229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.16/3,304.94 = 1,229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.16x = 3,304.94 × 1,229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.16x = 4,062,828.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,828.84/2,206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.58

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