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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.12, 3,647.47 and 2,249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.12, 3,647.47 and 2,249.94 is: 3,097.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.12 : 3,647.47 = 2,249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.12/3,647.47 = 2,249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.12x = 3,647.47 × 2,249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.12x = 8,206,600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,206,600.92/2,649.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.86

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