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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.10, 3,369.87 and 1,137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.10, 3,369.87 and 1,137.03 is: 1,703.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.10 : 3,369.87 = 1,137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.10/3,369.87 = 1,137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.10x = 3,369.87 × 1,137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.10x = 3,831,643.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,643.29/2,249.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.63

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