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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.32, 3,316.14 and 1,803.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.32, 3,316.14 and 1,803.42 is: 2,706.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.32 : 3,316.14 = 1,803.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.32/3,316.14 = 1,803.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.32x = 3,316.14 × 1,803.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.32x = 5,980,393.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,980,393.20/2,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.89

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