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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.03, 3,102.20 and 1,303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.03, 3,102.20 and 1,303.84 is: 1,799.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.03 : 3,102.20 = 1,303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.03/3,102.20 = 1,303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.03x = 3,102.20 × 1,303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.03x = 4,044,772.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,772.45/2,248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.25

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