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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.36, 3,366.32 and 1,150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.36, 3,366.32 and 1,150.36 is: 1,722.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.36 : 3,366.32 = 1,150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.36/3,366.32 = 1,150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.36x = 3,366.32 × 1,150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.36x = 3,872,479.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,479.88/2,248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.36

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