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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.02, 3,095.31 and 1,248.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.02, 3,095.31 and 1,248.31 is: 1,722.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.02 : 3,095.31 = 1,248.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.02/3,095.31 = 1,248.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.02x = 3,095.31 × 1,248.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.02x = 3,863,906.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,906.43/2,243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.64

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