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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.16, 3,045.86 and 1,212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.16, 3,045.86 and 1,212.44 is: 1,673.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.16 : 3,045.86 = 1,212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.16/3,045.86 = 1,212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.16x = 3,045.86 × 1,212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.16x = 3,692,924.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,692,924.05/2,207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.16

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