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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.67, 3,249.32 and 1,549.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.67, 3,249.32 and 1,549.22 is: 2,321.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.67 : 3,249.32 = 1,549.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.67/3,249.32 = 1,549.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.67x = 3,249.32 × 1,549.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.67x = 5,033,911.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,033,911.53/2,168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.20

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