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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.69, 3,047.93 and 1,213.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.69, 3,047.93 and 1,213.97 is: 1,675.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.69 : 3,047.93 = 1,213.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.69/3,047.93 = 1,213.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.69x = 3,047.93 × 1,213.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.69x = 3,700,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,095.58/2,208.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.24

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