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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.84, 3,048.20 and 1,325.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.84, 3,048.20 and 1,325.17 is: 1,828.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.84 : 3,048.20 = 1,325.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.84/3,048.20 = 1,325.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.84x = 3,048.20 × 1,325.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.84x = 4,039,383.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,383.19/2,208.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.74

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