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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.02, 3,313.29 and 1,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.02, 3,313.29 and 1,284 is: 1,925.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.02 : 3,313.29 = 1,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.02/3,313.29 = 1,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.02x = 3,313.29 × 1,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.02x = 4,254,264.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,264.36/2,209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.86

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