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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.16, 3,048.66 and 1,277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.16, 3,048.66 and 1,277.96 is: 1,763.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.16 : 3,048.66 = 1,277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.16/3,048.66 = 1,277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.16x = 3,048.66 × 1,277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.16x = 3,896,065.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,065.53/2,209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.60

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