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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.68, 3,105.58 and 2,004.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.68, 3,105.58 and 2,004.36 is: 2,768.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.68 : 3,105.58 = 2,004.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.68/3,105.58 = 2,004.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.68x = 3,105.58 × 2,004.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.68x = 6,224,700.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,224,700.33/2,248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.16

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