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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.65, 3,104.67 and 1,365.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.65, 3,104.67 and 1,365.31 is: 1,884.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.65 : 3,104.67 = 1,365.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.65/3,104.67 = 1,365.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.65x = 3,104.67 × 1,365.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.65x = 4,238,837.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,837.00/2,249.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.22

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