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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.18, 3,046.34 and 1,461.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.18, 3,046.34 and 1,461.17 is: 2,016.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.18 : 3,046.34 = 1,461.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.18/3,046.34 = 1,461.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.18x = 3,046.34 × 1,461.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.18x = 4,451,231.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,451,231.89/2,207.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.70

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