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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.25, 2,827.31 and 1,209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.25, 2,827.31 and 1,209.99 is: 1,669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.25 : 2,827.31 = 1,209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.25/2,827.31 = 1,209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.25x = 2,827.31 × 1,209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.25x = 3,421,005.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,421,005.48/2,049.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.39

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