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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.51, 3,313.48 and 1,040.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.51, 3,313.48 and 1,040.06 is: 1,559.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.51 : 3,313.48 = 1,040.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.51/3,313.48 = 1,040.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.51x = 3,313.48 × 1,040.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.51x = 3,446,218.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,218.01/2,209.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.72

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