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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.57, 3,049.40 and 1,546.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.57, 3,049.40 and 1,546.61 is: 2,136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.57 : 3,049.40 = 1,546.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.57/3,049.40 = 1,546.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.57x = 3,049.40 × 1,546.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.57x = 4,716,224.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,716,224.80/2,207.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.39

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