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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.83, 3,103.81 and 1,409.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.83, 3,103.81 and 1,409.96 is: 1,945.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.83 : 3,103.81 = 1,409.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.83/3,103.81 = 1,409.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.83x = 3,103.81 × 1,409.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.83x = 4,376,252.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,252.18/2,249.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.15

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