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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.36, 3,048.92 and 1,214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.36, 3,048.92 and 1,214.66 is: 1,676.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.36 : 3,048.92 = 1,214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.36/3,048.92 = 1,214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.36x = 3,048.92 × 1,214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.36x = 3,703,384.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,384.40/2,209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.22

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