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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.26, 3,373.20 and 1,153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.26, 3,373.20 and 1,153.14 is: 1,730.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.26 : 3,373.20 = 1,153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.26/3,373.20 = 1,153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.26x = 3,373.20 × 1,153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.26x = 3,889,771.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,771.85/2,248.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.13

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