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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.38, 3,046.25 and 1,212.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.38, 3,046.25 and 1,212.65 is: 1,673.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.38 : 3,046.25 = 1,212.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.38/3,046.25 = 1,212.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.38x = 3,046.25 × 1,212.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.38x = 3,694,045.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,045.71/2,207.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.50

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