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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.02, 3,102.50 and 1,352.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.02, 3,102.50 and 1,352.05 is: 1,865.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.02 : 3,102.50 = 1,352.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.02/3,102.50 = 1,352.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.02x = 3,102.50 × 1,352.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.02x = 4,194,728.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,728.36/2,248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.97

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