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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.88, 3,095.27 and 1,248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.88, 3,095.27 and 1,248.14 is: 1,722.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.88 : 3,095.27 = 1,248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.88/3,095.27 = 1,248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.88x = 3,095.27 × 1,248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.88x = 3,863,308.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,308.58/2,242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.48

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