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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.44, 3,049.05 and 1,214.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.44, 3,049.05 and 1,214.76 is: 1,676.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.44 : 3,049.05 = 1,214.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.44/3,049.05 = 1,214.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.44x = 3,049.05 × 1,214.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.44x = 3,703,863.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,863.98/2,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.38

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