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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.09, 3,371.64 and 1,209.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.09, 3,371.64 and 1,209.65 is: 1,813.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.09 : 3,371.64 = 1,209.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.09/3,371.64 = 1,209.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.09x = 3,371.64 × 1,209.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.09x = 4,078,504.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078,504.33/2,249.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.40

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