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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.92, 3,095.20 and 1,248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.92, 3,095.20 and 1,248.28 is: 1,722.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.92 : 3,095.20 = 1,248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.92/3,095.20 = 1,248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.92x = 3,095.20 × 1,248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.92x = 3,863,676.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,676.26/2,242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.61

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