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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.77, 3,046.33 and 1,324.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.77, 3,046.33 and 1,324.06 is: 1,826.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.77 : 3,046.33 = 1,324.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.77/3,046.33 = 1,324.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.77x = 3,046.33 × 1,324.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.77x = 4,033,523.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,523.70/2,207.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.97

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