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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.62, 3,303.63 and 1,712.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.62, 3,303.63 and 1,712.52 is: 2,563.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.62 : 3,303.63 = 1,712.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.62/3,303.63 = 1,712.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.62x = 3,303.63 × 1,712.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.62x = 5,657,532.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,657,532.45/2,206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.89

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