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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.59, 3,045.06 and 1,211.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.59, 3,045.06 and 1,211.85 is: 1,672.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.59 : 3,045.06 = 1,211.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.59/3,045.06 = 1,211.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.59x = 3,045.06 × 1,211.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.59x = 3,690,146.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,690,146.57/2,206.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.33

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