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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.56, 3,025.76 and 1,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.56, 3,025.76 and 1,248.40 is: 1,722.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.56 : 3,025.76 = 1,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.56/3,025.76 = 1,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.56x = 3,025.76 × 1,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.56x = 3,777,358.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777,358.78/2,192.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.81

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