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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.69, 3,045.50 and 1,275.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.69, 3,045.50 and 1,275.19 is: 1,759.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.69 : 3,045.50 = 1,275.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.69/3,045.50 = 1,275.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.69x = 3,045.50 × 1,275.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.69x = 3,883,586.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,586.72/2,206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.92

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