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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.89, 3,047.33 and 1,649.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.89, 3,047.33 and 1,649.46 is: 2,274.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.89 : 3,047.33 = 1,649.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.89/3,047.33 = 1,649.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.89x = 3,047.33 × 1,649.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.89x = 5,026,429.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,026,429.58/2,209.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.52

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