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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.86, 3,373.70 and 1,077.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.86, 3,373.70 and 1,077.87 is: 1,617.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.86 : 3,373.70 = 1,077.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.86/3,373.70 = 1,077.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.86x = 3,373.70 × 1,077.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.86x = 3,636,404.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636,404.63/2,248.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.00

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