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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.23, 3,047.51 and 1,213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.23, 3,047.51 and 1,213.52 is: 1,674.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.23 : 3,047.51 = 1,213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.23/3,047.51 = 1,213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.23x = 3,047.51 × 1,213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.23x = 3,698,195.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,195.31/2,208.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.73

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