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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.13, 3,102.42 and 1,253.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.13, 3,102.42 and 1,253.39 is: 1,729.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.13 : 3,102.42 = 1,253.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.13/3,102.42 = 1,253.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.13x = 3,102.42 × 1,253.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.13x = 3,888,526.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,526.69/2,248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.67

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