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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,981.94, 4,469.37 and 2,249.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,981.94, 4,469.37 and 2,249.10 is: 3,370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,981.94 : 4,469.37 = 2,249.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,981.94/4,469.37 = 2,249.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,981.94x = 4,469.37 × 2,249.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,981.94x = 10,052,060.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,052,060.07/2,981.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.98

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