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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.16, 3,102.26 and 1,291.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.16, 3,102.26 and 1,291.07 is: 1,781.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.16 : 3,102.26 = 1,291.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.16/3,102.26 = 1,291.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.16x = 3,102.26 × 1,291.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.16x = 4,005,236.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,236.12/2,248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.57

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