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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.74, 3,310.65 and 820.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.74, 3,310.65 and 820.13 is: 1,230.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.74 : 3,310.65 = 820.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.74/3,310.65 = 820.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.74x = 3,310.65 × 820.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.74x = 2,715,146.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,146.83/2,206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.39

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