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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.41, 3,047.36 and 1,422.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.41, 3,047.36 and 1,422.09 is: 1,961.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.41 : 3,047.36 = 1,422.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.41/3,047.36 = 1,422.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.41x = 3,047.36 × 1,422.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.41x = 4,333,613.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,613.07/2,209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.43

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