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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248, 3,369.36 and 1,379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248, 3,369.36 and 1,379.68 is: 2,067.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248 : 3,369.36 = 1,379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248/3,369.36 = 1,379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248x = 3,369.36 × 1,379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248x = 4,648,638.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648,638.60/2,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.90

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