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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.12, 3,371.49 and 746.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.12, 3,371.49 and 746.84 is: 1,120.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.12 : 3,371.49 = 746.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.12/3,371.49 = 746.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.12x = 3,371.49 × 746.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.12x = 2,517,963.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,963.59/2,248.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.03

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