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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.05, 3,048.44 and 1,462.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.05, 3,048.44 and 1,462.65 is: 2,019.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.05 : 3,048.44 = 1,462.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.05/3,048.44 = 1,462.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.05x = 3,048.44 × 1,462.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.05x = 4,458,785.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,458,785.52/2,208.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.34

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