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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.76, 3,371.52 and 1,381.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.76, 3,371.52 and 1,381.25 is: 2,070.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.76 : 3,371.52 = 1,381.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.76/3,371.52 = 1,381.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.76x = 3,371.52 × 1,381.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.76x = 4,656,912
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656,912/2,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.88

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