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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.54, 3,046.44 and 1,263.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.54, 3,046.44 and 1,263.42 is: 1,743.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.54 : 3,046.44 = 1,263.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.54/3,046.44 = 1,263.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.54x = 3,046.44 × 1,263.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.54x = 3,848,933.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,848,933.22/2,207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.54

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