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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.95, 3,374.39 and 1,207.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.95, 3,374.39 and 1,207.73 is: 1,812.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.95 : 3,374.39 = 1,207.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.95/3,374.39 = 1,207.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.95x = 3,374.39 × 1,207.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.95x = 4,075,363.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,075,363.49/2,248.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.12

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