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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.54, 3,046.44 and 1,212.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.54, 3,046.44 and 1,212.91 is: 1,673.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.54 : 3,046.44 = 1,212.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.54/3,046.44 = 1,212.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.54x = 3,046.44 × 1,212.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.54x = 3,695,057.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,057.54/2,207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.83

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