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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.76, 3,367.96 and 2,170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.76, 3,367.96 and 2,170.93 is: 3,251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.76 : 3,367.96 = 2,170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.76/3,367.96 = 2,170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.76x = 3,367.96 × 2,170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.76x = 7,311,605.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,311,605.40/2,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.39

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