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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.46, 3,374.19 and 1,209.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.46, 3,374.19 and 1,209.95 is: 1,814.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.46 : 3,374.19 = 1,209.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.46/3,374.19 = 1,209.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.46x = 3,374.19 × 1,209.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.46x = 4,082,601.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,601.19/2,249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.93

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