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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.88, 4,067.10 and 2,249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.88, 4,067.10 and 2,249.20 is: 3,371.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.88 : 4,067.10 = 2,249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.88/4,067.10 = 2,249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.88x = 4,067.10 × 2,249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.88x = 9,147,721.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,147,721.32/2,712.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.96

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