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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.09, 3,372.81 and 1,015.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.09, 3,372.81 and 1,015.15 is: 1,523.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.09 : 3,372.81 = 1,015.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.09/3,372.81 = 1,015.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.09x = 3,372.81 × 1,015.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.09x = 3,423,908.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,908.07/2,248.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.03

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