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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.92, 3,373.38 and 1,152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.92, 3,373.38 and 1,152.68 is: 1,729.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.92 : 3,373.38 = 1,152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.92/3,373.38 = 1,152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.92x = 3,373.38 × 1,152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.92x = 3,888,410.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,410.79/2,248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.01

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