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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.74, 3,096.21 and 1,248.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.74, 3,096.21 and 1,248.99 is: 1,723.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.74 : 3,096.21 = 1,248.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.74/3,096.21 = 1,248.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.74x = 3,096.21 × 1,248.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.74x = 3,867,140.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,140.01/2,243.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.53

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