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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.16, 3,366.28 and 1,246.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.16, 3,366.28 and 1,246.98 is: 1,866.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.16 : 3,366.28 = 1,246.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.16/3,366.28 = 1,246.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.16x = 3,366.28 × 1,246.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.16x = 4,197,683.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,683.83/2,249.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.33

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