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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.74, 3,044.71 and 1,321.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.74, 3,044.71 and 1,321.90 is: 1,823.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.74 : 3,044.71 = 1,321.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.74/3,044.71 = 1,321.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.74x = 3,044.71 × 1,321.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.74x = 4,024,802.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,802.15/2,206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.87

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