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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.84, 3,104.69 and 1,713.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.84, 3,104.69 and 1,713.52 is: 2,365.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.84 : 3,104.69 = 1,713.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.84/3,104.69 = 1,713.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.84x = 3,104.69 × 1,713.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.84x = 5,319,948.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,319,948.41/2,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,365.64

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