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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.82, 3,314.50 and 1,385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.82, 3,314.50 and 1,385.60 is: 2,078.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.82 : 3,314.50 = 1,385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.82/3,314.50 = 1,385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.82x = 3,314.50 × 1,385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.82x = 4,592,547.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,547.70/2,209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.25

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