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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.86, 3,370.33 and 1,261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.86, 3,370.33 and 1,261.66 is: 1,890.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.86 : 3,370.33 = 1,261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.86/3,370.33 = 1,261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.86x = 3,370.33 × 1,261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.86x = 4,252,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252,197.12/2,248.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.82

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