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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.29, 3,223.96 and 2,044.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.29, 3,223.96 and 2,044.37 is: 3,066.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.29 : 3,223.96 = 2,044.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.29/3,223.96 = 2,044.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.29x = 3,223.96 × 2,044.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.29x = 6,590,940.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,590,940.76/2,149.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.56

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