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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.44, 3,953.31 and 2,248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.44, 3,953.31 and 2,248.14 is: 3,372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.44 : 3,953.31 = 2,248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.44/3,953.31 = 2,248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.44x = 3,953.31 × 2,248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.44x = 8,887,594.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,887,594.34/2,635.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.34

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