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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.83, 3,308.64 and 1,036.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.83, 3,308.64 and 1,036.23 is: 1,553.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.83 : 3,308.64 = 1,036.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.83/3,308.64 = 1,036.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.83x = 3,308.64 × 1,036.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.83x = 3,428,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,514.62/2,206.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.59

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