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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.01, 3,045.55 and 1,212.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.01, 3,045.55 and 1,212.09 is: 1,672.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.01 : 3,045.55 = 1,212.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.01/3,045.55 = 1,212.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.01x = 3,045.55 × 1,212.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.01x = 3,691,474.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,474.64/2,207.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.61

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