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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.16, 3,372.44 and 1,261.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.16, 3,372.44 and 1,261.31 is: 1,892.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.16 : 3,372.44 = 1,261.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.16/3,372.44 = 1,261.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.16x = 3,372.44 × 1,261.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.16x = 4,253,669.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,669.13/2,248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.07

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