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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.28, 3,102.93 and 1,363.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.28, 3,102.93 and 1,363.94 is: 1,882.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.28 : 3,102.93 = 1,363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.28/3,102.93 = 1,363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.28x = 3,102.93 × 1,363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.28x = 4,232,210.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,232,210.34/2,248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.42

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