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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.70, 3,047.55 and 1,325.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.70, 3,047.55 and 1,325.30 is: 1,827.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.70 : 3,047.55 = 1,325.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.70/3,047.55 = 1,325.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.70x = 3,047.55 × 1,325.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.70x = 4,038,918.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,038,918.02/2,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.81

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