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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.17, 3,159.75 and 2,248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.17, 3,159.75 and 2,248.12 is: 3,108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.17 : 3,159.75 = 2,248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.17/3,159.75 = 2,248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.17x = 3,159.75 × 2,248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.17x = 7,103,497.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,103,497.17/2,285.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.52

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