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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.28, 3,047.06 and 1,263.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.28, 3,047.06 and 1,263.92 is: 1,744.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.28 : 3,047.06 = 1,263.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.28/3,047.06 = 1,263.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.28x = 3,047.06 × 1,263.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.28x = 3,851,240.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,240.08/2,208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.00

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