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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.36, 3,386.68 and 2,044.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.36, 3,386.68 and 2,044.24 is: 3,079.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.36 : 3,386.68 = 2,044.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.36/3,386.68 = 2,044.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.36x = 3,386.68 × 2,044.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.36x = 6,923,186.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,923,186.72/2,248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.22

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