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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.53, 3,103.08 and 1,253.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.53, 3,103.08 and 1,253.82 is: 1,730.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.53 : 3,103.08 = 1,253.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.53/3,103.08 = 1,253.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.53x = 3,103.08 × 1,253.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.53x = 3,890,703.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,703.77/2,248.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.33

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