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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.68, 3,306.72 and 1,476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.68, 3,306.72 and 1,476.12 is: 2,211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.68 : 3,306.72 = 1,476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.68/3,306.72 = 1,476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.68x = 3,306.72 × 1,476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.68x = 4,881,115.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,881,115.53/2,206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.97

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