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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.82, 3,049.55 and 1,215.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.82, 3,049.55 and 1,215.09 is: 1,676.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.82 : 3,049.55 = 1,215.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.82/3,049.55 = 1,215.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.82x = 3,049.55 × 1,215.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.82x = 3,705,471.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,471.63/2,209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.82

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