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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.44, 3,045.16 and 1,274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.44, 3,045.16 and 1,274.94 is: 1,759.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.44 : 3,045.16 = 1,274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.44/3,045.16 = 1,274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.44x = 3,045.16 × 1,274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.44x = 3,882,389.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,389.92/2,206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.57

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