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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.81, 3,103.11 and 1,352.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.81, 3,103.11 and 1,352.37 is: 1,866.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.81 : 3,103.11 = 1,352.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.81/3,103.11 = 1,352.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.81x = 3,103.11 × 1,352.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.81x = 4,196,555.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,555.78/2,248.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.12

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