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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.65, 3,103.29 and 1,364.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.65, 3,103.29 and 1,364.31 is: 1,882.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.65 : 3,103.29 = 1,364.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.65/3,103.29 = 1,364.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.65x = 3,103.29 × 1,364.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.65x = 4,233,849.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,849.58/2,248.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.84

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