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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.32, 3,095.76 and 1,248.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.32, 3,095.76 and 1,248.55 is: 1,722.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.32 : 3,095.76 = 1,248.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.32/3,095.76 = 1,248.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.32x = 3,095.76 × 1,248.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.32x = 3,865,211.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865,211.15/2,243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.99

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