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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.36, 3,047.94 and 1,763.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.36, 3,047.94 and 1,763.68 is: 2,436.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.36 : 3,047.94 = 1,763.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.36/3,047.94 = 1,763.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.36x = 3,047.94 × 1,763.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.36x = 5,375,590.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,375,590.82/2,206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.41

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