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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.42, 3,044.89 and 1,211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.42, 3,044.89 and 1,211.69 is: 1,672.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.42 : 3,044.89 = 1,211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.42/3,044.89 = 1,211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.42x = 3,044.89 × 1,211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.42x = 3,689,471.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,689,471.89/2,206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.15

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