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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.15, 3,372.59 and 1,274.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.15, 3,372.59 and 1,274.71 is: 1,912.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.15 : 3,372.59 = 1,274.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.15/3,372.59 = 1,274.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.15x = 3,372.59 × 1,274.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.15x = 4,299,074.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299,074.20/2,248.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.27

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