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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.75, 3,374.55 and 2,182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.75, 3,374.55 and 2,182.07 is: 3,273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.75 : 3,374.55 = 2,182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.75/3,374.55 = 2,182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.75x = 3,374.55 × 2,182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.75x = 7,363,504.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,363,504.32/2,249.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.03

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