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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.32, 3,048.71 and 1,214.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.32, 3,048.71 and 1,214.64 is: 1,676.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.32 : 3,048.71 = 1,214.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.32/3,048.71 = 1,214.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.32x = 3,048.71 × 1,214.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.32x = 3,703,079.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,079.04/2,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.12

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