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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.89, 4,120.32 and 1,207.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.89, 4,120.32 and 1,207.89 is: 1,811.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.89 : 4,120.32 = 1,207.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.89/4,120.32 = 1,207.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.89x = 4,120.32 × 1,207.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.89x = 4,976,893.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,976,893.32/2,746.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.83

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