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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.46, 3,041.82 and 1,576.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.46, 3,041.82 and 1,576.76 is: 2,173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.46 : 3,041.82 = 1,576.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.46/3,041.82 = 1,576.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.46x = 3,041.82 × 1,576.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.46x = 4,796,204.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,796,204.89/2,206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.71

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