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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.86, 3,103.31 and 1,254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.86, 3,103.31 and 1,254.22 is: 1,730.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.86 : 3,103.31 = 1,254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.86/3,103.31 = 1,254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.86x = 3,103.31 × 1,254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.86x = 3,892,233.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,892,233.47/2,248.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.76

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