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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.02, 3,306.86 and 1,476.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.02, 3,306.86 and 1,476.80 is: 2,212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.02 : 3,306.86 = 1,476.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.02/3,306.86 = 1,476.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.02x = 3,306.86 × 1,476.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.02x = 4,883,570.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,883,570.85/2,207.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.74

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