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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.58, 3,096.11 and 1,248.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.58, 3,096.11 and 1,248.83 is: 1,723.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.58 : 3,096.11 = 1,248.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.58/3,096.11 = 1,248.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.58x = 3,096.11 × 1,248.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.58x = 3,866,515.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,515.05/2,243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.37

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