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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.89, 3,044.57 and 1,647.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.89, 3,044.57 and 1,647.47 is: 2,271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.89 : 3,044.57 = 1,647.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.89/3,044.57 = 1,647.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.89x = 3,044.57 × 1,647.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.89x = 5,015,822.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,822.52/2,207.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,271.78

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