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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.42, 3,046.37 and 1,323.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.42, 3,046.37 and 1,323.84 is: 1,826.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.42 : 3,046.37 = 1,323.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.42/3,046.37 = 1,323.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.42x = 3,046.37 × 1,323.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.42x = 4,032,899.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,899.84/2,207.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.98

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