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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.58, 3,372.05 and 861.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.58, 3,372.05 and 861.21 is: 1,291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.58 : 3,372.05 = 861.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.58/3,372.05 = 861.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.58x = 3,372.05 × 861.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.58x = 2,904,045.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,045.33/2,248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.50

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