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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.76, 4,666.84 and 2,248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.76, 4,666.84 and 2,248.98 is: 3,102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.76 : 4,666.84 = 2,248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.76/4,666.84 = 2,248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.76x = 4,666.84 × 2,248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.76x = 10,495,606.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,495,606.70/3,382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.68

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