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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.26, 3,372.18 and 1,152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.26, 3,372.18 and 1,152.88 is: 1,728.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.26 : 3,372.18 = 1,152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.26/3,372.18 = 1,152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.26x = 3,372.18 × 1,152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.26x = 3,887,718.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,718.88/2,249.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.44

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