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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.20, 3,044.54 and 1,274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.20, 3,044.54 and 1,274.70 is: 1,759.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.20 : 3,044.54 = 1,274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.20/3,044.54 = 1,274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.20x = 3,044.54 × 1,274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.20x = 3,880,875.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,875.14/2,206.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.08

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