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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.28, 3,103.85 and 1,254.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.28, 3,103.85 and 1,254.49 is: 1,731.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.28 : 3,103.85 = 1,254.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.28/3,103.85 = 1,254.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.28x = 3,103.85 × 1,254.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.28x = 3,893,748.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,893,748.79/2,249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.11

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