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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.98, 3,046.14 and 1,263.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.98, 3,046.14 and 1,263.26 is: 1,742.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.98 : 3,046.14 = 1,263.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.98/3,046.14 = 1,263.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.98x = 3,046.14 × 1,263.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.98x = 3,848,066.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,848,066.82/2,207.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.80

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