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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.78, 3,093.03 and 1,805.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.78, 3,093.03 and 1,805.71 is: 2,483.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.78 : 3,093.03 = 1,805.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.78/3,093.03 = 1,805.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.78x = 3,093.03 × 1,805.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.78x = 5,585,115.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,585,115.20/2,248.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,483.62

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