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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.17, 3,375.91 and 1,095.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.17, 3,375.91 and 1,095.73 is: 1,644.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.17 : 3,375.91 = 1,095.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.17/3,375.91 = 1,095.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.17x = 3,375.91 × 1,095.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.17x = 3,699,078.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,078.79/2,249.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.64

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