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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.28, 3,372.42 and 1,015.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.28, 3,372.42 and 1,015.02 is: 1,522.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.28 : 3,372.42 = 1,015.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.28/3,372.42 = 1,015.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.28x = 3,372.42 × 1,015.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.28x = 3,423,073.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,073.75/2,248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.53

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