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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.67, 3,103.24 and 1,254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.67, 3,103.24 and 1,254.16 is: 1,730.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.67 : 3,103.24 = 1,254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.67/3,103.24 = 1,254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.67x = 3,103.24 × 1,254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.67x = 3,891,959.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,959.48/2,248.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.78

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