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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.99, 3,046.61 and 1,461.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.99, 3,046.61 and 1,461.67 is: 2,016.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.99 : 3,046.61 = 1,461.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.99/3,046.61 = 1,461.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.99x = 3,046.61 × 1,461.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.99x = 4,453,134.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,453,134.48/2,207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.83

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