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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.89, 3,095.15 and 1,248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.89, 3,095.15 and 1,248.12 is: 1,722.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.89 : 3,095.15 = 1,248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.89/3,095.15 = 1,248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.89x = 3,095.15 × 1,248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.89x = 3,863,112.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,112.38/2,242.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.38

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