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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.62, 3,045.29 and 1,459.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.62, 3,045.29 and 1,459.28 is: 2,013.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.62 : 3,045.29 = 1,459.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.62/3,045.29 = 1,459.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.62x = 3,045.29 × 1,459.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.62x = 4,443,930.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,930.79/2,206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.91

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