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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.94, 3,048.37 and 1,214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.94, 3,048.37 and 1,214.24 is: 1,675.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.94 : 3,048.37 = 1,214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.94/3,048.37 = 1,214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.94x = 3,048.37 × 1,214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.94x = 3,701,434.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,434.51/2,208.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.66

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