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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.62, 3,049.23 and 1,214.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.62, 3,049.23 and 1,214.89 is: 1,676.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.62 : 3,049.23 = 1,214.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.62/3,049.23 = 1,214.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.62x = 3,049.23 × 1,214.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.62x = 3,704,479.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,479.03/2,209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.52

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