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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,089.94, 4,267.83 and 2,249.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,089.94, 4,267.83 and 2,249.29 is: 3,106.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,089.94 : 4,267.83 = 2,249.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,089.94/4,267.83 = 2,249.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,089.94x = 4,267.83 × 2,249.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,089.94x = 9,599,587.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,599,587.34/3,089.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.72

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