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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.81, 3,049.36 and 1,278.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.81, 3,049.36 and 1,278.13 is: 1,763.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.81 : 3,049.36 = 1,278.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.81/3,049.36 = 1,278.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.81x = 3,049.36 × 1,278.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.81x = 3,897,478.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,897,478.50/2,209.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.72

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