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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.86, 3,393.23 and 2,148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.86, 3,393.23 and 2,148.48 is: 3,225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.86 : 3,393.23 = 2,148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.86/3,393.23 = 2,148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.86x = 3,393.23 × 2,148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.86x = 7,290,276.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,290,276.05/2,259.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.99

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