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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.48, 3,352.25 and 2,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.48, 3,352.25 and 2,227.60 is: 3,319.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.48 : 3,352.25 = 2,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.48/3,352.25 = 2,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.48x = 3,352.25 × 2,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.48x = 7,467,472.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,467,472.10/2,249.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.64

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