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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.24, 3,103.85 and 1,254.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.24, 3,103.85 and 1,254.51 is: 1,731.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.24 : 3,103.85 = 1,254.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.24/3,103.85 = 1,254.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.24x = 3,103.85 × 1,254.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.24x = 3,893,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,893,814.00/2,249.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.17

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