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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.41, 3,044.84 and 1,211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.41, 3,044.84 and 1,211.75 is: 1,672.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.41 : 3,044.84 = 1,211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.41/3,044.84 = 1,211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.41x = 3,044.84 × 1,211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.41x = 3,689,592.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,689,592.07/2,206.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.22

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