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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.92, 3,310.46 and 820.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.92, 3,310.46 and 820.60 is: 1,230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.92 : 3,310.46 = 820.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.92/3,310.46 = 820.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.92x = 3,310.46 × 820.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.92x = 2,716,563.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,563.48/2,206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.93

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