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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.77, 3,045.78 and 1,310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.77, 3,045.78 and 1,310.73 is: 1,809.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.77 : 3,045.78 = 1,310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.77/3,045.78 = 1,310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.77x = 3,045.78 × 1,310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.77x = 3,992,195.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992,195.22/2,206.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.07

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