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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.47, 3,046.68 and 1,357.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.47, 3,046.68 and 1,357.43 is: 1,872.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.47 : 3,046.68 = 1,357.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.47/3,046.68 = 1,357.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.47x = 3,046.68 × 1,357.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.47x = 4,135,639.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135,639.60/2,208.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.63

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