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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.14, 3,102.99 and 1,316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.14, 3,102.99 and 1,316.94 is: 1,817.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.14 : 3,102.99 = 1,316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.14/3,102.99 = 1,316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.14x = 3,102.99 × 1,316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.14x = 4,086,451.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,086,451.65/2,248.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.70

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