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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.34, 3,048.96 and 1,214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.34, 3,048.96 and 1,214.71 is: 1,676.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.34 : 3,048.96 = 1,214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.34/3,048.96 = 1,214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.34x = 3,048.96 × 1,214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.34x = 3,703,602.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,602.20/2,209.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.34

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