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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.41, 4,188.85 and 2,249.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.41, 4,188.85 and 2,249.82 is: 3,105.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.41 : 4,188.85 = 2,249.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.41/4,188.85 = 2,249.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.41x = 4,188.85 × 2,249.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.41x = 9,424,152.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,424,152.88/3,034.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.77

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