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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.81, 3,373.31 and 1,094.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.81, 3,373.31 and 1,094.29 is: 1,641.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.81 : 3,373.31 = 1,094.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.81/3,373.31 = 1,094.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.81x = 3,373.31 × 1,094.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.81x = 3,691,379.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,379.40/2,248.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.48

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