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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.22, 4,063.89 and 1,248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.22, 4,063.89 and 1,248.13 is: 1,871.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.22 : 4,063.89 = 1,248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.22/4,063.89 = 1,248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.22x = 4,063.89 × 1,248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.22x = 5,072,242.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,072,242.71/2,710.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.52

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