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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.56, 3,047.59 and 1,370.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.56, 3,047.59 and 1,370.74 is: 1,890.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.56 : 3,047.59 = 1,370.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.56/3,047.59 = 1,370.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.56x = 3,047.59 × 1,370.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.56x = 4,177,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,453.52/2,209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.63

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