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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.18, 3,044.52 and 1,211.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.18, 3,044.52 and 1,211.47 is: 1,671.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.18 : 3,044.52 = 1,211.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.18/3,044.52 = 1,211.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.18x = 3,044.52 × 1,211.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.18x = 3,688,344.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,344.64/2,206.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.82

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