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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.67, 3,379.92 and 2,125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.67, 3,379.92 and 2,125.35 is: 3,193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.67 : 3,379.92 = 2,125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.67/3,379.92 = 2,125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.67x = 3,379.92 × 2,125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.67x = 7,183,512.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,183,512.97/2,249.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.14

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