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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.25, 3,373.88 and 1,152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.25, 3,373.88 and 1,152.92 is: 1,729.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.25 : 3,373.88 = 1,152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.25/3,373.88 = 1,152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.25x = 3,373.88 × 1,152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.25x = 3,889,812.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,812.64/2,249.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.38

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