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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.20, 3,372.30 and 1,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.20, 3,372.30 and 1,276.20 is: 1,914.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.20 : 3,372.30 = 1,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.20/3,372.30 = 1,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.20x = 3,372.30 × 1,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.20x = 4,303,729.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,729.26/2,248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.30

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