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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.31, 3,392.28 and 2,248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.31, 3,392.28 and 2,248.97 is: 3,087.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.31 : 3,392.28 = 2,248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.31/3,392.28 = 2,248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.31x = 3,392.28 × 2,248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.31x = 7,629,118.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,629,118.99/2,471.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.07

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