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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.51, 3,047.67 and 1,213.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.51, 3,047.67 and 1,213.74 is: 1,674.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.51 : 3,047.67 = 1,213.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.51/3,047.67 = 1,213.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.51x = 3,047.67 × 1,213.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.51x = 3,699,078.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,078.99/2,208.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.92

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