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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.20, 3,101.08 and 1,807.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.20, 3,101.08 and 1,807.15 is: 2,492.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.20 : 3,101.08 = 1,807.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.20/3,101.08 = 1,807.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.20x = 3,101.08 × 1,807.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.20x = 5,604,116.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,604,116.72/2,248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.71

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