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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.02, 3,046.89 and 1,276.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.02, 3,046.89 and 1,276.58 is: 1,761.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.02 : 3,046.89 = 1,276.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.02/3,046.89 = 1,276.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.02x = 3,046.89 × 1,276.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.02x = 3,889,598.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,598.84/2,208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.58

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