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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.10, 3,047.79 and 1,264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.10, 3,047.79 and 1,264.42 is: 1,745.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.10 : 3,047.79 = 1,264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.10/3,047.79 = 1,264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.10x = 3,047.79 × 1,264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.10x = 3,853,686.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,686.63/2,208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.25

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