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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.31, 3,103.50 and 1,365.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.31, 3,103.50 and 1,365.09 is: 1,883.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.31 : 3,103.50 = 1,365.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.31/3,103.50 = 1,365.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.31x = 3,103.50 × 1,365.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.31x = 4,236,556.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,236,556.82/2,249.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.49

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