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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.21, 3,044.41 and 1,211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.21, 3,044.41 and 1,211.56 is: 1,671.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.21 : 3,044.41 = 1,211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.21/3,044.41 = 1,211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.21x = 3,044.41 × 1,211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.21x = 3,688,478.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,478.15/2,206.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.86

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