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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.23, 3,312.03 and 1,038.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.23, 3,312.03 and 1,038.66 is: 1,557.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.23 : 3,312.03 = 1,038.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.23/3,312.03 = 1,038.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.23x = 3,312.03 × 1,038.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.23x = 3,440,073.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,073.08/2,209.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.14

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