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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.48, 3,050.31 and 1,325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.48, 3,050.31 and 1,325.50 is: 1,829.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.48 : 3,050.31 = 1,325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.48/3,050.31 = 1,325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.48x = 3,050.31 × 1,325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.48x = 4,043,185.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,185.91/2,209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.93

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