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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.68, 3,049.38 and 1,536.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.68, 3,049.38 and 1,536.84 is: 2,120.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.68 : 3,049.38 = 1,536.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.68/3,049.38 = 1,536.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.68x = 3,049.38 × 1,536.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.68x = 4,686,409.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,686,409.16/2,209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.85

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