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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.95, 5,016.79 and 2,248.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.95, 5,016.79 and 2,248.59 is: 3,370.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.95 : 5,016.79 = 2,248.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.95/5,016.79 = 2,248.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.95x = 5,016.79 × 2,248.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.95x = 11,280,712.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,280,712.80/3,346.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.44

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