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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.60, 3,307 and 1,036.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.60, 3,307 and 1,036.42 is: 1,553.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.60 : 3,307 = 1,036.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.60/3,307 = 1,036.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.60x = 3,307 × 1,036.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.60x = 3,427,440.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,440.94/2,206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.27

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