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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.76, 3,373.14 and 1,924.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.76, 3,373.14 and 1,924.76 is: 2,887.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.76 : 3,373.14 = 1,924.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.76/3,373.14 = 1,924.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.76x = 3,373.14 × 1,924.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.76x = 6,492,484.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,492,484.95/2,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,887.14

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