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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.46, 3,309.58 and 1,036.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.46, 3,309.58 and 1,036.86 is: 1,554.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.46 : 3,309.58 = 1,036.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.46/3,309.58 = 1,036.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.46x = 3,309.58 × 1,036.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.46x = 3,431,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,571.12/2,207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.53

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