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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.74, 3,046.13 and 1,617.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.74, 3,046.13 and 1,617.25 is: 2,231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.74 : 3,046.13 = 1,617.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.74/3,046.13 = 1,617.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.74x = 3,046.13 × 1,617.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.74x = 4,926,353.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,353.74/2,207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.40

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