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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.71, 4,059.13 and 2,248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.71, 4,059.13 and 2,248.44 is: 3,370.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.71 : 4,059.13 = 2,248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.71/4,059.13 = 2,248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.71x = 4,059.13 × 2,248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.71x = 9,126,710.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,126,710.26/2,707.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.64

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