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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.14, 3,046.96 and 1,263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.14, 3,046.96 and 1,263.84 is: 1,743.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.14 : 3,046.96 = 1,263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.14/3,046.96 = 1,263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.14x = 3,046.96 × 1,263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.14x = 3,850,869.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,869.93/2,208.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.94

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