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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.09, 3,095.11 and 1,248.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.09, 3,095.11 and 1,248.37 is: 1,722.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.09 : 3,095.11 = 1,248.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.09/3,095.11 = 1,248.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.09x = 3,095.11 × 1,248.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.09x = 3,863,842.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,842.47/2,243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.55

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