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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.51, 3,024.90 and 1,248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.51, 3,024.90 and 1,248.18 is: 1,722.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.51 : 3,024.90 = 1,248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.51/3,024.90 = 1,248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.51x = 3,024.90 × 1,248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.51x = 3,775,619.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,775,619.68/2,192.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.05

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