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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207, 3,046.02 and 1,276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207, 3,046.02 and 1,276.04 is: 1,761.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207 : 3,046.02 = 1,276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207/3,046.02 = 1,276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207x = 3,046.02 × 1,276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207x = 3,886,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,843.36/2,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.14

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