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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.60, 3,046.32 and 1,368.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.60, 3,046.32 and 1,368.08 is: 1,887.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.60 : 3,046.32 = 1,368.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.60/3,046.32 = 1,368.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.60x = 3,046.32 × 1,368.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.60x = 4,167,609.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167,609.47/2,207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.85

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