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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.28, 3,368.16 and 1,153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.28, 3,368.16 and 1,153.32 is: 1,727.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.28 : 3,368.16 = 1,153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.28/3,368.16 = 1,153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.28x = 3,368.16 × 1,153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.28x = 3,884,566.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,566.29/2,248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.79

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