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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.82, 3,048.75 and 1,369.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.82, 3,048.75 and 1,369.05 is: 1,889.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.82 : 3,048.75 = 1,369.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.82/3,048.75 = 1,369.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.82x = 3,048.75 × 1,369.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.82x = 4,173,875.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,875.94/2,208.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.64

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