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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.94, 3,045.96 and 1,766.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.94, 3,045.96 and 1,766.46 is: 2,436.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.94 : 3,045.96 = 1,766.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.94/3,045.96 = 1,766.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.94x = 3,045.96 × 1,766.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.94x = 5,380,566.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,380,566.50/2,207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.92

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