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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.01, 4,208.24 and 2,248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.01, 4,208.24 and 2,248.03 is: 3,375.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.01 : 4,208.24 = 2,248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.01/4,208.24 = 2,248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.01x = 4,208.24 × 2,248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.01x = 9,460,228.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,460,228.01/2,803.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.02

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