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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,133.94, 4,318.89 and 2,248.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,133.94, 4,318.89 and 2,248.21 is: 3,098.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,133.94 : 4,318.89 = 2,248.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,133.94/4,318.89 = 2,248.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,133.94x = 4,318.89 × 2,248.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,133.94x = 9,709,760.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,709,760.45/3,133.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.26

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