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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.14, 3,372.48 and 2,125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.14, 3,372.48 and 2,125.26 is: 3,188.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.14 : 3,372.48 = 2,125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.14/3,372.48 = 2,125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.14x = 3,372.48 × 2,125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.14x = 7,167,396.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,167,396.84/2,248.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.15

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