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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.86, 3,044.84 and 1,367.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.86, 3,044.84 and 1,367.30 is: 1,886.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.86 : 3,044.84 = 1,367.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.86/3,044.84 = 1,367.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.86x = 3,044.84 × 1,367.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.86x = 4,163,187.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,187.67/2,206.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.48

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