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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.03, 3,371.11 and 1,151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.03, 3,371.11 and 1,151.88 is: 1,726.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.03 : 3,371.11 = 1,151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.03/3,371.11 = 1,151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.03x = 3,371.11 × 1,151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.03x = 3,883,111.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,111.31/2,249.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.58

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