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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.56, 3,367.98 and 2,193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.56, 3,367.98 and 2,193.48 is: 3,285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.56 : 3,367.98 = 2,193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.56/3,367.98 = 2,193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.56x = 3,367.98 × 2,193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.56x = 7,387,596.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,387,596.77/2,248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.48

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