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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.03, 3,103.68 and 1,226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.03, 3,103.68 and 1,226.98 is: 1,693.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.03 : 3,103.68 = 1,226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.03/3,103.68 = 1,226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.03x = 3,103.68 × 1,226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.03x = 3,808,153.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,153.29/2,249.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.24

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