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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.49, 3,370.47 and 1,425.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.49, 3,370.47 and 1,425.17 is: 2,136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.49 : 3,370.47 = 1,425.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.49/3,370.47 = 1,425.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.49x = 3,370.47 × 1,425.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.49x = 4,803,492.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,492.73/2,248.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.32

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