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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.49, 3,046.26 and 1,212.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.49, 3,046.26 and 1,212.72 is: 1,673.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.49 : 3,046.26 = 1,212.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.49/3,046.26 = 1,212.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.49x = 3,046.26 × 1,212.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.49x = 3,694,260.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,260.43/2,207.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.51

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