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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.35, 3,046.66 and 1,263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.35, 3,046.66 and 1,263.64 is: 1,743.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.35 : 3,046.66 = 1,263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.35/3,046.66 = 1,263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.35x = 3,046.66 × 1,263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.35x = 3,849,881.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,881.44/2,208.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.33

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