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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.75, 3,103.68 and 1,317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.75, 3,103.68 and 1,317.25 is: 1,818.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.75 : 3,103.68 = 1,317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.75/3,103.68 = 1,317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.75x = 3,103.68 × 1,317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.75x = 4,088,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,322.48/2,248.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.04

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