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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.47, 3,370.05 and 1,014.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.47, 3,370.05 and 1,014.43 is: 1,520.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.47 : 3,370.05 = 1,014.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.47/3,370.05 = 1,014.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.47x = 3,370.05 × 1,014.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.47x = 3,418,679.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,679.82/2,248.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.45

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