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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.82, 3,103.37 and 1,254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.82, 3,103.37 and 1,254.08 is: 1,730.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.82 : 3,103.37 = 1,254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.82/3,103.37 = 1,254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.82x = 3,103.37 × 1,254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.82x = 3,891,858.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,858.73/2,248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.63

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