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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.23, 3,372.52 and 862.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.23, 3,372.52 and 862.67 is: 1,293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.23 : 3,372.52 = 862.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.23/3,372.52 = 862.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.23x = 3,372.52 × 862.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.23x = 2,909,371.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,371.83/2,249.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.50

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