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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.40, 3,026.52 and 1,248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.40, 3,026.52 and 1,248.82 is: 1,723.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.40 : 3,026.52 = 1,248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.40/3,026.52 = 1,248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.40x = 3,026.52 × 1,248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.40x = 3,779,578.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,578.71/2,193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.16

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