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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.56, 3,046.32 and 1,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.56, 3,046.32 and 1,276 is: 1,760.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.56 : 3,046.32 = 1,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.56/3,046.32 = 1,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.56x = 3,046.32 × 1,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.56x = 3,887,104.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,104.32/2,207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.81

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