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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.48, 3,048.96 and 1,265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.48, 3,048.96 and 1,265.44 is: 1,746.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.48 : 3,048.96 = 1,265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.48/3,048.96 = 1,265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.48x = 3,048.96 × 1,265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.48x = 3,858,275.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,275.94/2,209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.24

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