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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.09, 3,048.51 and 1,214.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.09, 3,048.51 and 1,214.35 is: 1,675.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.09 : 3,048.51 = 1,214.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.09/3,048.51 = 1,214.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.09x = 3,048.51 × 1,214.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.09x = 3,701,958.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,958.12/2,209.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.78

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