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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.15, 3,095.26 and 1,248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.15, 3,095.26 and 1,248.36 is: 1,722.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.15 : 3,095.26 = 1,248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.15/3,095.26 = 1,248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.15x = 3,095.26 × 1,248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.15x = 3,863,998.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,998.77/2,243.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.58

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