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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.50, 3,106.32 and 1,502.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.50, 3,106.32 and 1,502.16 is: 2,075.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.50 : 3,106.32 = 1,502.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.50/3,106.32 = 1,502.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.50x = 3,106.32 × 1,502.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.50x = 4,666,189.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,666,189.65/2,248.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.25

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