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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.18, 3,102.26 and 1,253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.18, 3,102.26 and 1,253.36 is: 1,729.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.18 : 3,102.26 = 1,253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.18/3,102.26 = 1,253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.18x = 3,102.26 × 1,253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.18x = 3,888,254.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,254.78/2,248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.51

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