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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.62, 3,103.38 and 1,291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.62, 3,103.38 and 1,291.90 is: 1,782.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.62 : 3,103.38 = 1,291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.62/3,103.38 = 1,291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.62x = 3,103.38 × 1,291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.62x = 4,009,256.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,256.62/2,248.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.99

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