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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.83, 3,095.08 and 1,248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.83, 3,095.08 and 1,248.10 is: 1,722.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.83 : 3,095.08 = 1,248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.83/3,095.08 = 1,248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.83x = 3,095.08 × 1,248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.83x = 3,862,969.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,862,969.35/2,242.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.36

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