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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.73, 3,314.69 and 1,112.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.73, 3,314.69 and 1,112.79 is: 1,669.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.73 : 3,314.69 = 1,112.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.73/3,314.69 = 1,112.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.73x = 3,314.69 × 1,112.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.73x = 3,688,540.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,540.09/2,209.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.23

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