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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.92, 3,105.12 and 1,318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.92, 3,105.12 and 1,318.72 is: 1,819.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.92 : 3,105.12 = 1,318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.92/3,105.12 = 1,318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.92x = 3,105.12 × 1,318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.92x = 4,094,783.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,783.85/2,249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.97

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