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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.28, 3,384.55 and 2,022.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.28, 3,384.55 and 2,022.23 is: 3,044.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.28 : 3,384.55 = 2,022.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.28/3,384.55 = 2,022.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.28x = 3,384.55 × 2,022.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.28x = 6,844,338.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,844,338.55/2,248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.26

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