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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.51, 4,729.52 and 2,248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.51, 4,729.52 and 2,248.58 is: 3,104.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.51 : 4,729.52 = 2,248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.51/4,729.52 = 2,248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.51x = 4,729.52 × 2,248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.51x = 10,634,704.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,634,704.08/3,425.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.56

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