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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.90, 3,104.43 and 1,364.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.90, 3,104.43 and 1,364.99 is: 1,884.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.90 : 3,104.43 = 1,364.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.90/3,104.43 = 1,364.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.90x = 3,104.43 × 1,364.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.90x = 4,237,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,237,495.26/2,248.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.25

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