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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.45, 3,047.67 and 1,213.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.45, 3,047.67 and 1,213.77 is: 1,675.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.45 : 3,047.67 = 1,213.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.45/3,047.67 = 1,213.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.45x = 3,047.67 × 1,213.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.45x = 3,699,170.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,170.42/2,208.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.01

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