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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.34, 3,046.41 and 1,275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.34, 3,046.41 and 1,275.66 is: 1,760.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.34 : 3,046.41 = 1,275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.34/3,046.41 = 1,275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.34x = 3,046.41 × 1,275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.34x = 3,886,183.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,183.38/2,207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.57

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