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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.35, 3,103.13 and 1,452.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.35, 3,103.13 and 1,452.66 is: 2,004.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.35 : 3,103.13 = 1,452.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.35/3,103.13 = 1,452.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.35x = 3,103.13 × 1,452.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.35x = 4,507,792.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507,792.83/2,248.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.93

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