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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.70, 3,046.65 and 1,212.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.70, 3,046.65 and 1,212.95 is: 1,673.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.70 : 3,046.65 = 1,212.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.70/3,046.65 = 1,212.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.70x = 3,046.65 × 1,212.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.70x = 3,695,428.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,428.05/2,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.88

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