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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.16, 3,047.37 and 1,379.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.16, 3,047.37 and 1,379.72 is: 1,903.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.16 : 3,047.37 = 1,379.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.16/3,047.37 = 1,379.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.16x = 3,047.37 × 1,379.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.16x = 4,204,524.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,204,524.95/2,209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.22

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