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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.13, 3,224.37 and 1,491.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.13, 3,224.37 and 1,491.65 is: 2,237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.13 : 3,224.37 = 1,491.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.13/3,224.37 = 1,491.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.13x = 3,224.37 × 1,491.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.13x = 4,809,633.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,809,633.07/2,149.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.94

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