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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.48, 4,125.18 and 2,248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.48, 4,125.18 and 2,248.28 is: 3,098.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.48 : 4,125.18 = 2,248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.48/4,125.18 = 2,248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.48x = 4,125.18 × 2,248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.48x = 9,274,559.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,274,559.69/2,993.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.25

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