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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.65, 4,352.36 and 2,248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.65, 4,352.36 and 2,248.12 is: 3,368.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.65 : 4,352.36 = 2,248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.65/4,352.36 = 2,248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.65x = 4,352.36 × 2,248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.65x = 9,784,627.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,784,627.56/2,904.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.61

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