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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.79, 3,050.06 and 1,325.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.79, 3,050.06 and 1,325.41 is: 1,829.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.79 : 3,050.06 = 1,325.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.79/3,050.06 = 1,325.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.79x = 3,050.06 × 1,325.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.79x = 4,042,565.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,565.77/2,209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.39

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