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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.66, 3,048.24 and 1,324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.66, 3,048.24 and 1,324.88 is: 1,827.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.66 : 3,048.24 = 1,324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.66/3,048.24 = 1,324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.66x = 3,048.24 × 1,324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.66x = 4,038,552.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,038,552.21/2,209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.68

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