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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.62, 3,373.35 and 1,275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.62, 3,373.35 and 1,275.46 is: 1,912.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.62 : 3,373.35 = 1,275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.62/3,373.35 = 1,275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.62x = 3,373.35 × 1,275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.62x = 4,302,572.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,572.99/2,249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.58

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