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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548, 3,822.18 and 2,313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548, 3,822.18 and 2,313.28 is: 3,470.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548 : 3,822.18 = 2,313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548/3,822.18 = 2,313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548x = 3,822.18 × 2,313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548x = 8,841,772.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,841,772.55/2,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.08

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