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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.20, 3,102.16 and 1,253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.20, 3,102.16 and 1,253.44 is: 1,729.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.20 : 3,102.16 = 1,253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.20/3,102.16 = 1,253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.20x = 3,102.16 × 1,253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.20x = 3,888,371.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,371.43/2,248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.55

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