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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.63, 3,374.67 and 1,468.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.63, 3,374.67 and 1,468.42 is: 2,203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.63 : 3,374.67 = 1,468.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.63/3,374.67 = 1,468.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.63x = 3,374.67 × 1,468.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.63x = 4,955,429.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,955,429.99/2,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,203.76

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