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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.66, 3,411.45 and 2,248.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.66, 3,411.45 and 2,248.62 is: 3,390.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.66 : 3,411.45 = 2,248.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.66/3,411.45 = 2,248.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.66x = 3,411.45 × 2,248.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.66x = 7,671,054.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,671,054.70/2,262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.28

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