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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.24, 4,134.16 and 2,249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.24, 4,134.16 and 2,249.92 is: 3,106.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.24 : 4,134.16 = 2,249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.24/4,134.16 = 2,249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.24x = 4,134.16 × 2,249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.24x = 9,301,529.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,301,529.27/2,994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.47

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