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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.55, 3,372.83 and 933.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.55, 3,372.83 and 933.05 is: 1,399.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.55 : 3,372.83 = 933.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.55/3,372.83 = 933.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.55x = 3,372.83 × 933.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.55x = 3,146,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146,997.50/2,248.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.57

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