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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.66, 3,045.27 and 1,262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.66, 3,045.27 and 1,262.59 is: 1,742.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.66 : 3,045.27 = 1,262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.66/3,045.27 = 1,262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.66x = 3,045.27 × 1,262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.66x = 3,844,927.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,927.45/2,206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.42

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