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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.08, 3,103.68 and 1,254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.08, 3,103.68 and 1,254.40 is: 1,731.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.08 : 3,103.68 = 1,254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.08/3,103.68 = 1,254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.08x = 3,103.68 × 1,254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.08x = 3,893,256.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,893,256.19/2,249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.04

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