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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.43, 3,102.93 and 1,253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.43, 3,102.93 and 1,253.70 is: 1,730.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.43 : 3,102.93 = 1,253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.43/3,102.93 = 1,253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.43x = 3,102.93 × 1,253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.43x = 3,890,143.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,143.34/2,248.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.16

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