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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.97, 3,370.71 and 1,152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.97, 3,370.71 and 1,152.73 is: 1,727.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.97 : 3,370.71 = 1,152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.97/3,370.71 = 1,152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.97x = 3,370.71 × 1,152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.97x = 3,885,527.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,527.07/2,248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.70

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