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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.20, 3,102.84 and 1,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.20, 3,102.84 and 1,364.40 is: 1,883.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.20 : 3,102.84 = 1,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.20/3,102.84 = 1,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.20x = 3,102.84 × 1,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.20x = 4,233,514.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,514.90/2,248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.07

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