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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.49, 3,372.08 and 861.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.49, 3,372.08 and 861.72 is: 1,292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.49 : 3,372.08 = 861.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.49/3,372.08 = 861.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.49x = 3,372.08 × 861.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.49x = 2,905,784.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,784.47/2,248.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.33

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