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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.16, 3,223.71 and 2,044.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.16, 3,223.71 and 2,044.19 is: 3,066.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.16 : 3,223.71 = 2,044.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.16/3,223.71 = 2,044.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.16x = 3,223.71 × 2,044.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.16x = 6,589,859.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,589,859.63/2,149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.26

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