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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.43, 3,369.60 and 1,152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.43, 3,369.60 and 1,152.50 is: 1,727.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.43 : 3,369.60 = 1,152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.43/3,369.60 = 1,152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.43x = 3,369.60 × 1,152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.43x = 3,883,447.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,447.15/2,248.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.19

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