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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.56, 3,373.92 and 1,275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.56, 3,373.92 and 1,275.12 is: 1,913.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.56 : 3,373.92 = 1,275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.56/3,373.92 = 1,275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.56x = 3,373.92 × 1,275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.56x = 4,302,152.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,152.87/2,248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.29

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