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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.99, 3,373.58 and 1,153.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.99, 3,373.58 and 1,153.06 is: 1,729.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.99 : 3,373.58 = 1,153.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.99/3,373.58 = 1,153.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.99x = 3,373.58 × 1,153.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.99x = 3,889,934.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,934.60/2,248.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.64

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