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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.79, 3,049.62 and 1,215.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.79, 3,049.62 and 1,215.08 is: 1,676.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.79 : 3,049.62 = 1,215.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.79/3,049.62 = 1,215.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.79x = 3,049.62 × 1,215.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.79x = 3,705,525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,525.58/2,209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.86

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