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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.04, 3,099.60 and 2,185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.04, 3,099.60 and 2,185.92 is: 3,012.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.04 : 3,099.60 = 2,185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.04/3,099.60 = 2,185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.04x = 3,099.60 × 2,185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.04x = 6,775,477.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,775,477.63/2,249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.61

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