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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.88, 3,104.83 and 1,318.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.88, 3,104.83 and 1,318.38 is: 1,819.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.88 : 3,104.83 = 1,318.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.88/3,104.83 = 1,318.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.88x = 3,104.83 × 1,318.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.88x = 4,093,345.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,345.78/2,249.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.36

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