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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.68, 4,911.60 and 2,248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.68, 4,911.60 and 2,248.48 is: 3,371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.68 : 4,911.60 = 2,248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.68/4,911.60 = 2,248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.68x = 4,911.60 × 2,248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.68x = 11,043,634.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,043,634.37/3,275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.40

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