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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.37, 3,048.86 and 1,214.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.37, 3,048.86 and 1,214.55 is: 1,676.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.37 : 3,048.86 = 1,214.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.37/3,048.86 = 1,214.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.37x = 3,048.86 × 1,214.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.37x = 3,702,986.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,986.84/2,209.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.04

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