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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.88, 4,065.60 and 2,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.88, 4,065.60 and 2,248.20 is: 3,370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.88 : 4,065.60 = 2,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.88/4,065.60 = 2,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.88x = 4,065.60 × 2,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.88x = 9,140,281.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,140,281.92/2,711.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.46

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