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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.95, 3,045.65 and 1,212.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.95, 3,045.65 and 1,212.26 is: 1,672.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.95 : 3,045.65 = 1,212.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.95/3,045.65 = 1,212.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.95x = 3,045.65 × 1,212.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.95x = 3,692,098.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,692,098.38/2,206.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.94

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