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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.96, 3,045.66 and 1,212.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.96, 3,045.66 and 1,212.19 is: 1,672.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.96 : 3,045.66 = 1,212.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.96/3,045.66 = 1,212.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.96x = 3,045.66 × 1,212.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.96x = 3,691,918.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,918.60/2,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.85

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