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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.72, 3,312.69 and 1,744.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.72, 3,312.69 and 1,744.84 is: 2,619.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.72 : 3,312.69 = 1,744.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.72/3,312.69 = 1,744.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.72x = 3,312.69 × 1,744.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.72x = 5,780,114.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,780,114.02/2,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.32

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