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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.08, 3,308.44 and 1,426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.08, 3,308.44 and 1,426.96 is: 2,139.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.08 : 3,308.44 = 1,426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.08/3,308.44 = 1,426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.08x = 3,308.44 × 1,426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.08x = 4,721,011.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,721,011.54/2,207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.03

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