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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.88, 3,248.26 and 2,286.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.88, 3,248.26 and 2,286.48 is: 3,135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.88 : 3,248.26 = 2,286.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.88/3,248.26 = 2,286.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.88x = 3,248.26 × 2,286.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.88x = 7,427,081.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,427,081.52/2,368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.27

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