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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.23, 3,372.30 and 2,248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.23, 3,372.30 and 2,248.23 is: 3,372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.23 : 3,372.30 = 2,248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.23/3,372.30 = 2,248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.23x = 3,372.30 × 2,248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.23x = 7,581,706.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,581,706.03/2,248.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.30

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