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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.86, 3,049.56 and 1,215.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.86, 3,049.56 and 1,215.18 is: 1,676.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.86 : 3,049.56 = 1,215.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.86/3,049.56 = 1,215.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.86x = 3,049.56 × 1,215.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.86x = 3,705,764.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,764.32/2,209.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.92

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