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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,429.65, 4,727.96 and 2,248.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,429.65, 4,727.96 and 2,248.67 is: 3,099.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,429.65 : 4,727.96 = 2,248.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,429.65/4,727.96 = 2,248.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,429.65x = 4,727.96 × 2,248.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,429.65x = 10,631,621.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,631,621.81/3,429.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.91

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