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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.17, 3,103.77 and 1,504.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.17, 3,103.77 and 1,504.59 is: 2,077.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.17 : 3,103.77 = 1,504.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.17/3,103.77 = 1,504.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.17x = 3,103.77 × 1,504.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.17x = 4,669,901.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669,901.30/2,248.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.20

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