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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.07, 3,217.05 and 1,049.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.07, 3,217.05 and 1,049.49 is: 1,574.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.07 : 3,217.05 = 1,049.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.07/3,217.05 = 1,049.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.07x = 3,217.05 × 1,049.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.07x = 3,376,261.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376,261.80/2,144.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.70

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