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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.59, 3,103.26 and 1,254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.59, 3,103.26 and 1,254.06 is: 1,730.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.59 : 3,103.26 = 1,254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.59/3,103.26 = 1,254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.59x = 3,103.26 × 1,254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.59x = 3,891,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,674.24/2,248.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.72

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