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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.08, 3,368.97 and 2,085.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.08, 3,368.97 and 2,085.04 is: 3,123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.08 : 3,368.97 = 2,085.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.08/3,368.97 = 2,085.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.08x = 3,368.97 × 2,085.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.08x = 7,024,437.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,024,437.21/2,249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.25

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