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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.79, 3,369.89 and 1,761.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.79, 3,369.89 and 1,761.23 is: 2,639.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.79 : 3,369.89 = 1,761.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.79/3,369.89 = 1,761.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.79x = 3,369.89 × 1,761.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.79x = 5,935,125.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,935,125.71/2,248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.26

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