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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.37, 3,048.94 and 1,214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.37, 3,048.94 and 1,214.71 is: 1,676.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.37 : 3,048.94 = 1,214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.37/3,048.94 = 1,214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.37x = 3,048.94 × 1,214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.37x = 3,703,577.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,577.91/2,209.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.30

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