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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.95, 4,243.92 and 2,249.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.95, 4,243.92 and 2,249.03 is: 3,369.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.95 : 4,243.92 = 2,249.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.95/4,243.92 = 2,249.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.95x = 4,243.92 × 2,249.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.95x = 9,544,682.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,544,682.18/2,832.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.17

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