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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.83, 3,045.51 and 1,212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.83, 3,045.51 and 1,212.20 is: 1,672.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.83 : 3,045.51 = 1,212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.83/3,045.51 = 1,212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.83x = 3,045.51 × 1,212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.83x = 3,691,767.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,767.22/2,206.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.88

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