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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.94, 3,356.38 and 2,120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.94, 3,356.38 and 2,120.96 is: 3,165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.94 : 3,356.38 = 2,120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.94/3,356.38 = 2,120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.94x = 3,356.38 × 2,120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.94x = 7,118,747.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,118,747.72/2,248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.38

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