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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.73, 3,049.79 and 1,326.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.73, 3,049.79 and 1,326.02 is: 1,830.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.73 : 3,049.79 = 1,326.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.73/3,049.79 = 1,326.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.73x = 3,049.79 × 1,326.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.73x = 4,044,060.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,060.66/2,209.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.12

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