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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.54, 3,049.18 and 1,214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.54, 3,049.18 and 1,214.83 is: 1,676.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.54 : 3,049.18 = 1,214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.54/3,049.18 = 1,214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.54x = 3,049.18 × 1,214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.54x = 3,704,236.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,236.11/2,209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.48

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