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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.90, 3,048.34 and 1,214.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.90, 3,048.34 and 1,214.23 is: 1,675.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.90 : 3,048.34 = 1,214.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.90/3,048.34 = 1,214.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.90x = 3,048.34 × 1,214.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.90x = 3,701,385.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,385.88/2,208.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.67

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