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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.38, 3,369.44 and 1,150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.38, 3,369.44 and 1,150.43 is: 1,724.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.38 : 3,369.44 = 1,150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.38/3,369.44 = 1,150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.38x = 3,369.44 × 1,150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.38x = 3,876,290.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,290.89/2,248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.04

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