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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.40, 3,372.70 and 862.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.40, 3,372.70 and 862.40 is: 1,293.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.40 : 3,372.70 = 862.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.40/3,372.70 = 862.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.40x = 3,372.70 × 862.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.40x = 2,908,616.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,616.48/2,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.64

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