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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.79, 3,102.44 and 1,317.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.79, 3,102.44 and 1,317.29 is: 1,817.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.79 : 3,102.44 = 1,317.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.79/3,102.44 = 1,317.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.79x = 3,102.44 × 1,317.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.79x = 4,086,791.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,086,791.09/2,248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.33

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