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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.08, 3,095.37 and 1,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.08, 3,095.37 and 1,248.40 is: 1,722.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.08 : 3,095.37 = 1,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.08/3,095.37 = 1,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.08x = 3,095.37 × 1,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.08x = 3,864,259.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,259.91/2,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.75

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