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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.69, 3,049.56 and 1,503.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.69, 3,049.56 and 1,503.10 is: 2,074.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.69 : 3,049.56 = 1,503.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.69/3,049.56 = 1,503.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.69x = 3,049.56 × 1,503.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.69x = 4,583,793.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,583,793.64/2,209.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.41

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