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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.45, 3,101.96 and 1,363.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.45, 3,101.96 and 1,363.93 is: 1,881.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.45 : 3,101.96 = 1,363.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.45/3,101.96 = 1,363.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.45x = 3,101.96 × 1,363.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.45x = 4,230,833.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,230,833.97/2,248.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.67

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