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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.89, 3,044.88 and 1,534.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.89, 3,044.88 and 1,534.95 is: 2,117.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.89 : 3,044.88 = 1,534.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.89/3,044.88 = 1,534.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.89x = 3,044.88 × 1,534.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.89x = 4,673,738.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,738.56/2,206.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.79

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