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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.26, 3,350.04 and 2,002.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.26, 3,350.04 and 2,002.90 is: 2,984.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.26 : 3,350.04 = 2,002.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.26/3,350.04 = 2,002.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.26x = 3,350.04 × 2,002.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.26x = 6,709,795.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,709,795.12/2,248.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,984.44

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