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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.72, 3,103.08 and 2,063.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.72, 3,103.08 and 2,063.84 is: 2,846.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.72 : 3,103.08 = 2,063.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.72/3,103.08 = 2,063.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.72x = 3,103.08 × 2,063.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.72x = 6,404,260.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,404,260.63/2,249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.69

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