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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.46, 3,313.16 and 1,285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.46, 3,313.16 and 1,285.28 is: 1,927.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.46 : 3,313.16 = 1,285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.46/3,313.16 = 1,285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.46x = 3,313.16 × 1,285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.46x = 4,258,338.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,338.28/2,209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.32

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