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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.89, 3,374.25 and 1,015.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.89, 3,374.25 and 1,015.98 is: 1,524.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.89 : 3,374.25 = 1,015.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.89/3,374.25 = 1,015.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.89x = 3,374.25 × 1,015.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.89x = 3,428,170.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,170.52/2,248.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.38

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