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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.61, 3,375.02 and 1,209.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.61, 3,375.02 and 1,209.17 is: 1,814.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.61 : 3,375.02 = 1,209.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.61/3,375.02 = 1,209.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.61x = 3,375.02 × 1,209.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.61x = 4,080,950.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080,950.01/2,249.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.07

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