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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.87, 3,046.82 and 1,213.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.87, 3,046.82 and 1,213.14 is: 1,674.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.87 : 3,046.82 = 1,213.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.87/3,046.82 = 1,213.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.87x = 3,046.82 × 1,213.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.87x = 3,696,213.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,213.15/2,207.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.11

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