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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.64, 3,103.13 and 1,253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.64, 3,103.13 and 1,253.96 is: 1,730.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.64 : 3,103.13 = 1,253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.64/3,103.13 = 1,253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.64x = 3,103.13 × 1,253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.64x = 3,891,179.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,179.11/2,248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.46

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