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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.42, 3,048.93 and 1,265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.42, 3,048.93 and 1,265.18 is: 1,745.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.42 : 3,048.93 = 1,265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.42/3,048.93 = 1,265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.42x = 3,048.93 × 1,265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.42x = 3,857,445.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,857,445.26/2,209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.91

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