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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.58, 3,374.11 and 1,015.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.58, 3,374.11 and 1,015.89 is: 1,524.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.58 : 3,374.11 = 1,015.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.58/3,374.11 = 1,015.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.58x = 3,374.11 × 1,015.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.58x = 3,427,726.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,726.49/2,248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.40

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