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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.77, 3,308.37 and 1,511.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.77, 3,308.37 and 1,511.73 is: 2,266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.77 : 3,308.37 = 1,511.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.77/3,308.37 = 1,511.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.77x = 3,308.37 × 1,511.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.77x = 5,001,362.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,001,362.18/2,206.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.37

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