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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.04, 3,368.34 and 2,171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.04, 3,368.34 and 2,171.18 is: 3,251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.04 : 3,368.34 = 2,171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.04/3,368.34 = 2,171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.04x = 3,368.34 × 2,171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.04x = 7,313,255.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,313,255.60/2,249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.72

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