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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.14, 3,373.98 and 2,126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.14, 3,373.98 and 2,126.26 is: 3,189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.14 : 3,373.98 = 2,126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.14/3,373.98 = 2,126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.14x = 3,373.98 × 2,126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.14x = 7,173,958.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,173,958.71/2,249.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.65

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