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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.70, 3,357.38 and 2,248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.70, 3,357.38 and 2,248.86 is: 3,087.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.70 : 3,357.38 = 2,248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.70/3,357.38 = 2,248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.70x = 3,357.38 × 2,248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.70x = 7,550,277.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,550,277.59/2,445.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.16

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