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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.16, 3,613.68 and 2,227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.16, 3,613.68 and 2,227.80 is: 3,343.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.16 : 3,613.68 = 2,227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.16/3,613.68 = 2,227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.16x = 3,613.68 × 2,227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.16x = 8,050,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,050,556.30/2,408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.03

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