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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.08, 3,048.51 and 1,214.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.08, 3,048.51 and 1,214.37 is: 1,675.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.08 : 3,048.51 = 1,214.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.08/3,048.51 = 1,214.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.08x = 3,048.51 × 1,214.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.08x = 3,702,019.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,019.09/2,209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.82

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