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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.41, 3,095.61 and 1,248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.41, 3,095.61 and 1,248.61 is: 1,722.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.41 : 3,095.61 = 1,248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.41/3,095.61 = 1,248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.41x = 3,095.61 × 1,248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.41x = 3,865,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865,209.60/2,243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.92

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