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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.48, 3,365.52 and 1,205.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.48, 3,365.52 and 1,205.86 is: 1,804.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.48 : 3,365.52 = 1,205.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.48/3,365.52 = 1,205.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.48x = 3,365.52 × 1,205.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.48x = 4,058,345.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,345.95/2,248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.93

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