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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.73, 3,044.86 and 1,499.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.73, 3,044.86 and 1,499.13 is: 2,068.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.73 : 3,044.86 = 1,499.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.73/3,044.86 = 1,499.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.73x = 3,044.86 × 1,499.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.73x = 4,564,633.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,564,633.48/2,206.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.51

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