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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.39, 3,312.59 and 1,050.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.39, 3,312.59 and 1,050.63 is: 1,575.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.39 : 3,312.59 = 1,050.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.39/3,312.59 = 1,050.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.39x = 3,312.59 × 1,050.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.39x = 3,480,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,301.18/2,208.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.95

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