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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.77, 3,049.49 and 1,215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.77, 3,049.49 and 1,215.02 is: 1,676.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.77 : 3,049.49 = 1,215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.77/3,049.49 = 1,215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.77x = 3,049.49 × 1,215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.77x = 3,705,185.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,185.26/2,209.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.73

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