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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.80, 3,308.52 and 1,052.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.80, 3,308.52 and 1,052.40 is: 1,577.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.80 : 3,308.52 = 1,052.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.80/3,308.52 = 1,052.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.80x = 3,308.52 × 1,052.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.80x = 3,481,886.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481,886.45/2,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.80

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