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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.92, 3,045.60 and 1,212.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.92, 3,045.60 and 1,212.27 is: 1,672.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.92 : 3,045.60 = 1,212.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.92/3,045.60 = 1,212.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.92x = 3,045.60 × 1,212.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.92x = 3,692,089.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,692,089.51/2,206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.96

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