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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.22, 3,102.62 and 1,253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.22, 3,102.62 and 1,253.48 is: 1,729.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.22 : 3,102.62 = 1,253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.22/3,102.62 = 1,253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.22x = 3,102.62 × 1,253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.22x = 3,889,050.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,050.34/2,248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.83

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