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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.99, 3,103.62 and 1,254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.99, 3,103.62 and 1,254.26 is: 1,730.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.99 : 3,103.62 = 1,254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.99/3,103.62 = 1,254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.99x = 3,103.62 × 1,254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.99x = 3,892,746.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,892,746.42/2,248.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.89

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