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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.53, 3,315.06 and 1,386.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.53, 3,315.06 and 1,386.84 is: 2,080.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.53 : 3,315.06 = 1,386.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.53/3,315.06 = 1,386.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.53x = 3,315.06 × 1,386.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.53x = 4,597,457.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,457.81/2,209.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.74

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