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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.06, 3,047.31 and 1,789.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.06, 3,047.31 and 1,789.89 is: 2,469.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.06 : 3,047.31 = 1,789.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.06/3,047.31 = 1,789.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.06x = 3,047.31 × 1,789.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.06x = 5,454,349.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,454,349.70/2,209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.08

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