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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.27, 3,047.40 and 1,213.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.27, 3,047.40 and 1,213.59 is: 1,674.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.27 : 3,047.40 = 1,213.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.27/3,047.40 = 1,213.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.27x = 3,047.40 × 1,213.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.27x = 3,698,294.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,294.17/2,208.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.75

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