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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.94, 4,756.89 and 2,206.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.94, 4,756.89 and 2,206.66 is: 3,044.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.94 : 4,756.89 = 2,206.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.94/4,756.89 = 2,206.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.94x = 4,756.89 × 2,206.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.94x = 10,496,838.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,496,838.89/3,447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.38

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