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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.27, 4,346.43 and 2,248.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.27, 4,346.43 and 2,248.81 is: 3,368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.27 : 4,346.43 = 2,248.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.27/4,346.43 = 2,248.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.27x = 4,346.43 × 2,248.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.27x = 9,774,295.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,774,295.25/2,901.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.97

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