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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.74, 3,046.67 and 1,263.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.74, 3,046.67 and 1,263.53 is: 1,743.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.74 : 3,046.67 = 1,263.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.74/3,046.67 = 1,263.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.74x = 3,046.67 × 1,263.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.74x = 3,849,569.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,569.72/2,207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.67

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