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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.06, 4,125.93 and 2,249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.06, 4,125.93 and 2,249.76 is: 3,097.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.06 : 4,125.93 = 2,249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.06/4,125.93 = 2,249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.06x = 4,125.93 × 2,249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.06x = 9,282,352.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,282,352.28/2,997.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.15

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