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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.24, 3,044.50 and 1,211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.24, 3,044.50 and 1,211.49 is: 1,671.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.24 : 3,044.50 = 1,211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.24/3,044.50 = 1,211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.24x = 3,044.50 × 1,211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.24x = 3,688,378.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,378.28/2,206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.80

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