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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.10, 3,623.85 and 2,246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.10, 3,623.85 and 2,246.30 is: 3,364.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.10 : 3,623.85 = 2,246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.10/3,623.85 = 2,246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.10x = 3,623.85 × 2,246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.10x = 8,140,254.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,140,254.26/2,419.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.99

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