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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.27, 3,102.55 and 1,304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.27, 3,102.55 and 1,304.08 is: 1,799.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.27 : 3,102.55 = 1,304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.27/3,102.55 = 1,304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.27x = 3,102.55 × 1,304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.27x = 4,045,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,973.40/2,248.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.59

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