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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.71, 4,060.63 and 2,249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.71, 4,060.63 and 2,249.44 is: 3,372.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.71 : 4,060.63 = 2,249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.71/4,060.63 = 2,249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.71x = 4,060.63 × 2,249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.71x = 9,134,143.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,134,143.55/2,708.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.14

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