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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.15, 3,048.41 and 1,324.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.15, 3,048.41 and 1,324.93 is: 1,828.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.15 : 3,048.41 = 1,324.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.15/3,048.41 = 1,324.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.15x = 3,048.41 × 1,324.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.15x = 4,038,929.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,038,929.86/2,209.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.27

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