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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.32, 3,047.55 and 1,213.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.32, 3,047.55 and 1,213.58 is: 1,674.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.32 : 3,047.55 = 1,213.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.32/3,047.55 = 1,213.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.32x = 3,047.55 × 1,213.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.32x = 3,698,445.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,445.73/2,208.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.78

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