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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.56, 3,308.22 and 1,053.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.56, 3,308.22 and 1,053.12 is: 1,578.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.56 : 3,308.22 = 1,053.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.56/3,308.22 = 1,053.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.56x = 3,308.22 × 1,053.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.56x = 3,483,952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,952.65/2,206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.91

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