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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.64, 3,041.95 and 1,576.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.64, 3,041.95 and 1,576.06 is: 2,172.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.64 : 3,041.95 = 1,576.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.64/3,041.95 = 1,576.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.64x = 3,041.95 × 1,576.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.64x = 4,794,272.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794,272.63/2,206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.66

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