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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.43, 3,046.25 and 1,212.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.43, 3,046.25 and 1,212.71 is: 1,673.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.43 : 3,046.25 = 1,212.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.43/3,046.25 = 1,212.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.43x = 3,046.25 × 1,212.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.43x = 3,694,205.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,205.64/2,207.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.53

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