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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.88, 3,023.46 and 2,123.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.88, 3,023.46 and 2,123.85 is: 2,909.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.88 : 3,023.46 = 2,123.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.88/3,023.46 = 2,123.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.88x = 3,023.46 × 2,123.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.88x = 6,421,375.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,421,375.52/2,206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,909.71

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