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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.78, 3,305.29 and 1,472.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.78, 3,305.29 and 1,472.92 is: 2,206.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.78 : 3,305.29 = 1,472.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.78/3,305.29 = 1,472.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.78x = 3,305.29 × 1,472.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.78x = 4,868,427.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,868,427.75/2,206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,206.12

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