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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.38, 3,372.98 and 1,153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.38, 3,372.98 and 1,153.26 is: 1,730.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.38 : 3,372.98 = 1,153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.38/3,372.98 = 1,153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.38x = 3,372.98 × 1,153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.38x = 3,889,917.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,917.15/2,248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.10

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