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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.70, 3,369.08 and 2,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.70, 3,369.08 and 2,004.08 is: 3,002.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.70 : 3,369.08 = 2,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.70/3,369.08 = 2,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.70x = 3,369.08 × 2,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.70x = 6,751,878.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,751,878.98/2,248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.58

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