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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.58, 3,047.87 and 1,213.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.58, 3,047.87 and 1,213.90 is: 1,675.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.58 : 3,047.87 = 1,213.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.58/3,047.87 = 1,213.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.58x = 3,047.87 × 1,213.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.58x = 3,699,804.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,804.81/2,208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.20

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