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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.06, 3,374.14 and 1,135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.06, 3,374.14 and 1,135.74 is: 1,703.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.06 : 3,374.14 = 1,135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.06/3,374.14 = 1,135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.06x = 3,374.14 × 1,135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.06x = 3,832,138.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,138.73/2,249.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.88

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