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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.08, 3,046.20 and 1,648.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.08, 3,046.20 and 1,648.65 is: 2,273.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.08 : 3,046.20 = 1,648.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.08/3,046.20 = 1,648.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.08x = 3,046.20 × 1,648.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.08x = 5,022,117.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,022,117.63/2,209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,273.40

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