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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.10, 3,047.33 and 1,400.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.10, 3,047.33 and 1,400.07 is: 1,931.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.10 : 3,047.33 = 1,400.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.10/3,047.33 = 1,400.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.10x = 3,047.33 × 1,400.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.10x = 4,266,469.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,266,469.75/2,209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.32

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