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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.83, 3,373.25 and 1,016.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.83, 3,373.25 and 1,016.01 is: 1,524.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.83 : 3,373.25 = 1,016.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.83/3,373.25 = 1,016.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.83x = 3,373.25 × 1,016.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.83x = 3,427,250.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,250.65/2,248.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.02

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