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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.46, 3,046.28 and 1,212.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.46, 3,046.28 and 1,212.74 is: 1,673.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.46 : 3,046.28 = 1,212.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.46/3,046.28 = 1,212.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.46x = 3,046.28 × 1,212.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.46x = 3,694,324.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,324.31/2,207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.56

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