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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.97, 3,050.18 and 1,463.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.97, 3,050.18 and 1,463.96 is: 2,020.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.97 : 3,050.18 = 1,463.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.97/3,050.18 = 1,463.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.97x = 3,050.18 × 1,463.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.97x = 4,465,326.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,465,326.26/2,209.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.54

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