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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.98, 3,045.65 and 1,212.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.98, 3,045.65 and 1,212.23 is: 1,672.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.98 : 3,045.65 = 1,212.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.98/3,045.65 = 1,212.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.98x = 3,045.65 × 1,212.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.98x = 3,692,007.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,692,007.01/2,206.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.88

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