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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.71, 3,104.13 and 1,643.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.71, 3,104.13 and 1,643.97 is: 2,269.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.71 : 3,104.13 = 1,643.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.71/3,104.13 = 1,643.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.71x = 3,104.13 × 1,643.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.71x = 5,103,096.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,103,096.60/2,248.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.34

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