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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.37, 3,102.75 and 1,304.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.37, 3,102.75 and 1,304.34 is: 1,799.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.37 : 3,102.75 = 1,304.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.37/3,102.75 = 1,304.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.37x = 3,102.75 × 1,304.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.37x = 4,047,040.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,047,040.94/2,248.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799.99

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