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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.81, 3,048.23 and 1,214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.81, 3,048.23 and 1,214.16 is: 1,675.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.81 : 3,048.23 = 1,214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.81/3,048.23 = 1,214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.81x = 3,048.23 × 1,214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.81x = 3,701,038.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,038.94/2,208.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.58

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