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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.05, 3,101.21 and 1,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.05, 3,101.21 and 1,502.20 is: 2,072.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.05 : 3,101.21 = 1,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.05/3,101.21 = 1,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.05x = 3,101.21 × 1,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.05x = 4,658,626.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658,626.44/2,248.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.29

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