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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.48, 4,337.10 and 2,247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.48, 4,337.10 and 2,247.24 is: 3,373.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.48 : 4,337.10 = 2,247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.48/4,337.10 = 2,247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.48x = 4,337.10 × 2,247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.48x = 9,746,504.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,746,504.60/2,889.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.10

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