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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.76, 3,045.38 and 1,212.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.76, 3,045.38 and 1,212.11 is: 1,672.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.76 : 3,045.38 = 1,212.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.76/3,045.38 = 1,212.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.76x = 3,045.38 × 1,212.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.76x = 3,691,329.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,329.49/2,206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.74

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