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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.52, 3,046.87 and 1,264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.52, 3,046.87 and 1,264.16 is: 1,744.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.52 : 3,046.87 = 1,264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.52/3,046.87 = 1,264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.52x = 3,046.87 × 1,264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.52x = 3,851,716.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,851,716.13/2,208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.03

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