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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.66, 3,092.86 and 1,805.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.66, 3,092.86 and 1,805.59 is: 2,483.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.66 : 3,092.86 = 1,805.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.66/3,092.86 = 1,805.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.66x = 3,092.86 × 1,805.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.66x = 5,584,437.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,584,437.09/2,248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,483.45

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