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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.85, 3,049.44 and 1,215.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.85, 3,049.44 and 1,215.17 is: 1,676.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.85 : 3,049.44 = 1,215.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.85/3,049.44 = 1,215.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.85x = 3,049.44 × 1,215.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.85x = 3,705,572.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,572.76/2,209.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.85

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