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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.02, 3,102.09 and 1,253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.02, 3,102.09 and 1,253.22 is: 1,729.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.02 : 3,102.09 = 1,253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.02/3,102.09 = 1,253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.02x = 3,102.09 × 1,253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.02x = 3,887,601.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,601.23/2,248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.34

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