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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.21, 3,372.38 and 1,812.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.21, 3,372.38 and 1,812.02 is: 2,718.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.21 : 3,372.38 = 1,812.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.21/3,372.38 = 1,812.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.21x = 3,372.38 × 1,812.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.21x = 6,110,830.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,110,830.04/2,248.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.09

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