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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.07, 3,095.58 and 1,248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.07, 3,095.58 and 1,248.36 is: 1,722.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.07 : 3,095.58 = 1,248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.07/3,095.58 = 1,248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.07x = 3,095.58 × 1,248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.07x = 3,864,398.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,398.25/2,243.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.82

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