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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.90, 3,374.78 and 1,094.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.90, 3,374.78 and 1,094.02 is: 1,641.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.90 : 3,374.78 = 1,094.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.90/3,374.78 = 1,094.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.90x = 3,374.78 × 1,094.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.90x = 3,692,076.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,692,076.82/2,248.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.73

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