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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.69, 3,047.96 and 1,200.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.69, 3,047.96 and 1,200.37 is: 1,656.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.69 : 3,047.96 = 1,200.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.69/3,047.96 = 1,200.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.69x = 3,047.96 × 1,200.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.69x = 3,658,679.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,679.75/2,208.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.49

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