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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.12, 4,207.71 and 2,209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.12, 4,207.71 and 2,209.46 is: 3,048.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.12 : 4,207.71 = 2,209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.12/4,207.71 = 2,209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.12x = 4,207.71 × 2,209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.12x = 9,296,766.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,296,766.94/3,050.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.00

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