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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.52, 4,345.30 and 2,248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.52, 4,345.30 and 2,248.06 is: 3,367.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.52 : 4,345.30 = 2,248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.52/4,345.30 = 2,248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.52x = 4,345.30 × 2,248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.52x = 9,768,495.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,768,495.12/2,900.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.84

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