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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.91, 3,096.62 and 1,249.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.91, 3,096.62 and 1,249.10 is: 1,723.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.91 : 3,096.62 = 1,249.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.91/3,096.62 = 1,249.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.91x = 3,096.62 × 1,249.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.91x = 3,867,966.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,966.31/2,243.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.76

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