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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.82, 3,050.28 and 1,463.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.82, 3,050.28 and 1,463.85 is: 2,020.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.82 : 3,050.28 = 1,463.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.82/3,050.28 = 1,463.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.82x = 3,050.28 × 1,463.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.82x = 4,465,152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,152.38/2,209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.60

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