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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.41, 3,048.90 and 1,214.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.41, 3,048.90 and 1,214.67 is: 1,676.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.41 : 3,048.90 = 1,214.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.41/3,048.90 = 1,214.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.41x = 3,048.90 × 1,214.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.41x = 3,703,407.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,407.36/2,209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.20

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