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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.79, 3,096.32 and 1,249.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.79, 3,096.32 and 1,249.06 is: 1,723.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.79 : 3,096.32 = 1,249.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.79/3,096.32 = 1,249.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.79x = 3,096.32 × 1,249.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.79x = 3,867,484.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,484.84/2,243.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.64

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