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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,548.32, 3,811.48 and 2,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,548.32, 3,811.48 and 2,268.88 is: 3,393.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,548.32 : 3,811.48 = 2,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,548.32/3,811.48 = 2,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,548.32x = 3,811.48 × 2,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,548.32x = 8,647,790.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,647,790.74/2,548.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.53

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