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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.24, 3,274.44 and 2,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.24, 3,274.44 and 2,248.40 is: 3,103.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.24 : 3,274.44 = 2,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.24/3,274.44 = 2,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.24x = 3,274.44 × 2,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.24x = 7,362,250.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,362,250.90/2,372.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.50

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