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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.18, 3,044.01 and 1,274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.18, 3,044.01 and 1,274.50 is: 1,758.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.18 : 3,044.01 = 1,274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.18/3,044.01 = 1,274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.18x = 3,044.01 × 1,274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.18x = 3,879,590.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,590.75/2,206.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.51

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