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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.23, 3,095.39 and 1,248.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.23, 3,095.39 and 1,248.37 is: 1,722.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.23 : 3,095.39 = 1,248.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.23/3,095.39 = 1,248.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.23x = 3,095.39 × 1,248.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.23x = 3,864,185.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,185.77/2,243.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.60

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