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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.86, 3,375.20 and 1,078.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.86, 3,375.20 and 1,078.87 is: 1,618.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.86 : 3,375.20 = 1,078.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.86/3,375.20 = 1,078.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.86x = 3,375.20 × 1,078.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.86x = 3,641,402.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,402.02/2,249.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.50

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