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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.03, 3,095.42 and 1,248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.03, 3,095.42 and 1,248.38 is: 1,722.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.03 : 3,095.42 = 1,248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.03/3,095.42 = 1,248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.03x = 3,095.42 × 1,248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.03x = 3,864,250.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,250.31/2,243.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.79

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