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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.41, 3,095.63 and 1,248.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.41, 3,095.63 and 1,248.56 is: 1,722.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.41 : 3,095.63 = 1,248.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.41/3,095.63 = 1,248.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.41x = 3,095.63 × 1,248.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.41x = 3,865,098.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865,098.80/2,243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.87

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