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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.54, 3,377.61 and 2,117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.54, 3,377.61 and 2,117.02 is: 3,180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.54 : 3,377.61 = 2,117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.54/3,377.61 = 2,117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.54x = 3,377.61 × 2,117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.54x = 7,150,467.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,150,467.92/2,248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.05

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