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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.68, 3,049.26 and 1,214.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.68, 3,049.26 and 1,214.97 is: 1,676.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.68 : 3,049.26 = 1,214.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.68/3,049.26 = 1,214.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.68x = 3,049.26 × 1,214.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.68x = 3,704,759.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,759.42/2,209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.60

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