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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.68, 3,104.04 and 1,318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.68, 3,104.04 and 1,318 is: 1,818.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.68 : 3,104.04 = 1,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.68/3,104.04 = 1,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.68x = 3,104.04 × 1,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.68x = 4,091,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,091,124.72/2,249.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.54

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