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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.91, 3,373.29 and 1,079.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.91, 3,373.29 and 1,079.00 is: 1,618.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.91 : 3,373.29 = 1,079.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.91/3,373.29 = 1,079.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.91x = 3,373.29 × 1,079.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.91x = 3,639,763.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,639,763.04/2,248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.46

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