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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.40, 3,365.40 and 2,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.40, 3,365.40 and 2,176.40 is: 3,257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.40 : 3,365.40 = 2,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.40/3,365.40 = 2,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.40x = 3,365.40 × 2,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.40x = 7,324,456.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,324,456.56/2,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.63

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