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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.85, 3,104.84 and 1,541.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.85, 3,104.84 and 1,541.88 is: 2,128.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.85 : 3,104.84 = 1,541.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.85/3,104.84 = 1,541.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.85x = 3,104.84 × 1,541.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.85x = 4,787,294.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,787,294.55/2,248.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.77

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