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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.94, 3,049.98 and 1,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.94, 3,049.98 and 1,371.20 is: 1,892.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.94 : 3,049.98 = 1,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.94/3,049.98 = 1,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.94x = 3,049.98 × 1,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.94x = 4,182,132.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,132.58/2,209.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.42

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