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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.32, 3,102.48 and 1,316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.32, 3,102.48 and 1,316.64 is: 1,816.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.32 : 3,102.48 = 1,316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.32/3,102.48 = 1,316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.32x = 3,102.48 × 1,316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.32x = 4,084,849.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,849.27/2,248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.85

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