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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.07, 3,048.44 and 1,200.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.07, 3,048.44 and 1,200.74 is: 1,656.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.07 : 3,048.44 = 1,200.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.07/3,048.44 = 1,200.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.07x = 3,048.44 × 1,200.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.07x = 3,660,362.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,362.60/2,209.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.97

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