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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.78, 3,025.50 and 1,248.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.78, 3,025.50 and 1,248.41 is: 1,722.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.78 : 3,025.50 = 1,248.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.78/3,025.50 = 1,248.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.78x = 3,025.50 × 1,248.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.78x = 3,777,064.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777,064.46/2,192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.50

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