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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.79, 3,094.96 and 1,248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.79, 3,094.96 and 1,248.03 is: 1,722.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.79 : 3,094.96 = 1,248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.79/3,094.96 = 1,248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.79x = 3,094.96 × 1,248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.79x = 3,862,596.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,862,596.69/2,242.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.23

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