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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.36, 3,367.83 and 1,151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.36, 3,367.83 and 1,151.36 is: 1,723.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.36 : 3,367.83 = 1,151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.36/3,367.83 = 1,151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.36x = 3,367.83 × 1,151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.36x = 3,877,584.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,584.75/2,249.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.86

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