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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.13, 3,103.99 and 1,254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.13, 3,103.99 and 1,254.28 is: 1,731.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.13 : 3,103.99 = 1,254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.13/3,103.99 = 1,254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.13x = 3,103.99 × 1,254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.13x = 3,893,272.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,893,272.58/2,249.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.01

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