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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.84, 3,046.72 and 1,607.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.84, 3,046.72 and 1,607.38 is: 2,220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.84 : 3,046.72 = 1,607.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.84/3,046.72 = 1,607.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.84x = 3,046.72 × 1,607.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.84x = 4,897,236.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,897,236.79/2,205.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.12

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