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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.24, 3,049.02 and 1,325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.24, 3,049.02 and 1,325.54 is: 1,829.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.24 : 3,049.02 = 1,325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.24/3,049.02 = 1,325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.24x = 3,049.02 × 1,325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.24x = 4,041,597.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,597.97/2,209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.41

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