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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.40, 3,048.92 and 1,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.40, 3,048.92 and 1,325.20 is: 1,828.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.40 : 3,048.92 = 1,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.40/3,048.92 = 1,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.40x = 3,048.92 × 1,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.40x = 4,040,428.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,428.78/2,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.74

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