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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.96, 3,043.58 and 1,647.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.96, 3,043.58 and 1,647.54 is: 2,271.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.96 : 3,043.58 = 1,647.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.96/3,043.58 = 1,647.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.96x = 3,043.58 × 1,647.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.96x = 5,014,411.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,014,411.56/2,207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,271.06

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