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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.24, 3,048.18 and 1,768.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.24, 3,048.18 and 1,768.52 is: 2,442.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.24 : 3,048.18 = 1,768.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.24/3,048.18 = 1,768.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.24x = 3,048.18 × 1,768.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.24x = 5,390,767.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,390,767.29/2,207.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.31

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