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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.59, 3,292.79 and 2,054.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.59, 3,292.79 and 2,054.50 is: 3,064.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.59 : 3,292.79 = 2,054.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.59/3,292.79 = 2,054.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.59x = 3,292.79 × 2,054.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.59x = 6,765,018.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,765,018.55/2,207.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.44

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