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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.28, 3,045.15 and 1,726.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.28, 3,045.15 and 1,726.79 is: 2,383.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.28 : 3,045.15 = 1,726.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.28/3,045.15 = 1,726.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.28x = 3,045.15 × 1,726.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.28x = 5,258,319.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,258,319.34/2,206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.34

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