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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.84, 3,374.75 and 1,016.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.84, 3,374.75 and 1,016.93 is: 1,525.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.84 : 3,374.75 = 1,016.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.84/3,374.75 = 1,016.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.84x = 3,374.75 × 1,016.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.84x = 3,431,895.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,895.50/2,249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.39

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