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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.76, 3,045.24 and 1,212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.76, 3,045.24 and 1,212.02 is: 1,672.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.76 : 3,045.24 = 1,212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.76/3,045.24 = 1,212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.76x = 3,045.24 × 1,212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.76x = 3,690,891.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,690,891.78/2,206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.54

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