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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.39, 3,308.62 and 1,036.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.39, 3,308.62 and 1,036.73 is: 1,554.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.39 : 3,308.62 = 1,036.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.39/3,308.62 = 1,036.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.39x = 3,308.62 × 1,036.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.39x = 3,430,134.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,134.75/2,206.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.63

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