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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.43, 3,367.37 and 2,170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.43, 3,367.37 and 2,170.55 is: 3,250.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.43 : 3,367.37 = 2,170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.43/3,367.37 = 2,170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.43x = 3,367.37 × 2,170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.43x = 7,309,017.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,309,017.26/2,248.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.73

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