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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.56, 3,049.26 and 1,214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.56, 3,049.26 and 1,214.88 is: 1,676.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.56 : 3,049.26 = 1,214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.56/3,049.26 = 1,214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.56x = 3,049.26 × 1,214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.56x = 3,704,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,484.99/2,209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.57

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