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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.26, 3,351.53 and 2,003.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.26, 3,351.53 and 2,003.90 is: 2,985.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.26 : 3,351.53 = 2,003.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.26/3,351.53 = 2,003.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.26x = 3,351.53 × 2,003.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.26x = 6,716,130.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,716,130.97/2,249.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,985.93

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