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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.10, 3,372.75 and 1,324.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.10, 3,372.75 and 1,324.86 is: 1,986.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.10 : 3,372.75 = 1,324.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.10/3,372.75 = 1,324.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.10x = 3,372.75 × 1,324.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.10x = 4,468,421.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468,421.57/2,249.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.76

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