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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.47, 3,306.78 and 1,166.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.47, 3,306.78 and 1,166.31 is: 1,746.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.47 : 3,306.78 = 1,166.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.47/3,306.78 = 1,166.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.47x = 3,306.78 × 1,166.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.47x = 3,856,730.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,856,730.58/2,208.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.34

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