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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.78, 3,103.31 and 1,254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.78, 3,103.31 and 1,254.07 is: 1,730.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.78 : 3,103.31 = 1,254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.78/3,103.31 = 1,254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.78x = 3,103.31 × 1,254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.78x = 3,891,767.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,767.97/2,248.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.61

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