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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.30, 3,095.70 and 1,248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.30, 3,095.70 and 1,248.54 is: 1,722.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.30 : 3,095.70 = 1,248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.30/3,095.70 = 1,248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.30x = 3,095.70 × 1,248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.30x = 3,865,105.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865,105.28/2,243.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.96

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