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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.43, 3,048.68 and 1,277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.43, 3,048.68 and 1,277.75 is: 1,763.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.43 : 3,048.68 = 1,277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.43/3,048.68 = 1,277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.43x = 3,048.68 × 1,277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.43x = 3,895,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,895,444.48/2,209.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.10

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