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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.80, 3,371.60 and 861.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.80, 3,371.60 and 861.60 is: 1,291.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.80 : 3,371.60 = 861.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.80/3,371.60 = 861.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.80x = 3,371.60 × 861.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.80x = 2,904,970.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,970.56/2,248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.79

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