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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.18, 3,373.23 and 1,093.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.18, 3,373.23 and 1,093.62 is: 1,640.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.18 : 3,373.23 = 1,093.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.18/3,373.23 = 1,093.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.18x = 3,373.23 × 1,093.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.18x = 3,689,031.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,689,031.79/2,248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.90

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