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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.66, 3,045.26 and 1,275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.66, 3,045.26 and 1,275.16 is: 1,759.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.66 : 3,045.26 = 1,275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.66/3,045.26 = 1,275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.66x = 3,045.26 × 1,275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.66x = 3,883,172.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,172.14/2,206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.75

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