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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.05, 3,048.08 and 1,265.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.05, 3,048.08 and 1,265.00 is: 1,745.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.05 : 3,048.08 = 1,265.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.05/3,048.08 = 1,265.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.05x = 3,048.08 × 1,265.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.05x = 3,855,799.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,799.63/2,209.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.46

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