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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.52, 3,372.75 and 1,074.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.52, 3,372.75 and 1,074.96 is: 1,612.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.52 : 3,372.75 = 1,074.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.52/3,372.75 = 1,074.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.52x = 3,372.75 × 1,074.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.52x = 3,625,571.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,571.34/2,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.43

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