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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.78, 3,045.34 and 1,212.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.78, 3,045.34 and 1,212.12 is: 1,672.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.78 : 3,045.34 = 1,212.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.78/3,045.34 = 1,212.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.78x = 3,045.34 × 1,212.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.78x = 3,691,305.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,305.32/2,206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.71

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