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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.32, 3,377.12 and 1,154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.32, 3,377.12 and 1,154.44 is: 1,733.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.32 : 3,377.12 = 1,154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.32/3,377.12 = 1,154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.32x = 3,377.12 × 1,154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.32x = 3,898,682.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,682.41/2,249.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.27

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