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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.06, 3,372.96 and 1,346.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.06, 3,372.96 and 1,346.86 is: 2,019.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.06 : 3,372.96 = 1,346.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.06/3,372.96 = 1,346.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.06x = 3,372.96 × 1,346.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.06x = 4,542,896.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,542,896.47/2,249.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.91

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