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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.75, 3,045.69 and 1,275.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.75, 3,045.69 and 1,275.79 is: 1,760.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.75 : 3,045.69 = 1,275.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.75/3,045.69 = 1,275.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.75x = 3,045.69 × 1,275.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.75x = 3,885,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,660.85/2,206.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.81

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