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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.44, 3,372.94 and 1,210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.44, 3,372.94 and 1,210.68 is: 1,815.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.44 : 3,372.94 = 1,210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.44/3,372.94 = 1,210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.44x = 3,372.94 × 1,210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.44x = 4,083,551.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,551.00/2,249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.36

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