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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.63, 3,371.91 and 1,077.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.63, 3,371.91 and 1,077.96 is: 1,615.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.63 : 3,371.91 = 1,077.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.63/3,371.91 = 1,077.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.63x = 3,371.91 × 1,077.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.63x = 3,634,784.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,784.10/2,249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.73

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