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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.02, 3,371.52 and 860.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.02, 3,371.52 and 860.88 is: 1,291.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.02 : 3,371.52 = 860.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.02/3,371.52 = 860.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.02x = 3,371.52 × 860.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.02x = 2,902,474.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,474.14/2,248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.12

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