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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.19, 3,095.73 and 1,248.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.19, 3,095.73 and 1,248.45 is: 1,722.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.19 : 3,095.73 = 1,248.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.19/3,095.73 = 1,248.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.19x = 3,095.73 × 1,248.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.19x = 3,864,864.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,864.12/2,243.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.93

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