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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.93, 3,103.13 and 1,304.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.93, 3,103.13 and 1,304.81 is: 1,800.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.93 : 3,103.13 = 1,304.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.93/3,103.13 = 1,304.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.93x = 3,103.13 × 1,304.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.93x = 4,048,995.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048,995.06/2,248.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.41

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