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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.60, 3,049.28 and 1,325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.60, 3,049.28 and 1,325.44 is: 1,829.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.60 : 3,049.28 = 1,325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.60/3,049.28 = 1,325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.60x = 3,049.28 × 1,325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.60x = 4,041,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,637.68/2,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.13

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