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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.08, 3,248.70 and 2,188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.08, 3,248.70 and 2,188.22 is: 3,018.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.08 : 3,248.70 = 2,188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.08/3,248.70 = 2,188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.08x = 3,248.70 × 2,188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.08x = 7,108,870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,108,870.31/2,355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.53

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