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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.23, 3,044.03 and 1,321.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.23, 3,044.03 and 1,321.41 is: 1,823.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.23 : 3,044.03 = 1,321.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.23/3,044.03 = 1,321.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.23x = 3,044.03 × 1,321.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.23x = 4,022,411.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,411.68/2,206.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.21

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