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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.44, 3,306.90 and 1,512.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.44, 3,306.90 and 1,512.46 is: 2,265.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.44 : 3,306.90 = 1,512.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.44/3,306.90 = 1,512.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.44x = 3,306.90 × 1,512.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.44x = 5,001,553.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,001,553.97/2,207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.77

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