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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.46, 3,314.66 and 1,388.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.46, 3,314.66 and 1,388.79 is: 2,083.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.46 : 3,314.66 = 1,388.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.46/3,314.66 = 1,388.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.46x = 3,314.66 × 1,388.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.46x = 4,603,359.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,603,359.72/2,209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.48

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