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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.08, 3,102.30 and 1,253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.08, 3,102.30 and 1,253.40 is: 1,729.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.08 : 3,102.30 = 1,253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.08/3,102.30 = 1,253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.08x = 3,102.30 × 1,253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.08x = 3,888,422.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,422.82/2,248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.66

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