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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.24, 3,547.38 and 2,248.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.24, 3,547.38 and 2,248.15 is: 3,371.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.24 : 3,547.38 = 2,248.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.24/3,547.38 = 2,248.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.24x = 3,547.38 × 2,248.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.24x = 7,975,042.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,975,042.35/2,365.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.77

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