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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.96, 3,044.46 and 1,322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.96, 3,044.46 and 1,322.44 is: 1,824.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.96 : 3,044.46 = 1,322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.96/3,044.46 = 1,322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.96x = 3,044.46 × 1,322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.96x = 4,026,115.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,115.68/2,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.28

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