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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.84, 3,096.28 and 1,249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.84, 3,096.28 and 1,249.08 is: 1,723.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.84 : 3,096.28 = 1,249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.84/3,096.28 = 1,249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.84x = 3,096.28 × 1,249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.84x = 3,867,501.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,501.42/2,243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.61

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