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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.32, 3,372.06 and 1,325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.32, 3,372.06 and 1,325.80 is: 1,987.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.32 : 3,372.06 = 1,325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.32/3,372.06 = 1,325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.32x = 3,372.06 × 1,325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.32x = 4,470,677.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,677.15/2,249.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.57

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