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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.76, 3,369.12 and 1,370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.76, 3,369.12 and 1,370.80 is: 2,053.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.76 : 3,369.12 = 1,370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.76/3,369.12 = 1,370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.76x = 3,369.12 × 1,370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.76x = 4,618,383.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,618,383.15/2,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.74

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