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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.44, 3,045.90 and 1,310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.44, 3,045.90 and 1,310.12 is: 1,808.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.44 : 3,045.90 = 1,310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.44/3,045.90 = 1,310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.44x = 3,045.90 × 1,310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.44x = 3,990,494.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,990,494.51/2,206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.57

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