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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.48, 3,047.72 and 1,213.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.48, 3,047.72 and 1,213.73 is: 1,674.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.48 : 3,047.72 = 1,213.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.48/3,047.72 = 1,213.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.48x = 3,047.72 × 1,213.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.48x = 3,699,109.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,109.20/2,208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.96

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