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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.24, 3,645.10 and 2,247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.24, 3,645.10 and 2,247.80 is: 3,372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.24 : 3,645.10 = 2,247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.24/3,645.10 = 2,247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.24x = 3,645.10 × 2,247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.24x = 8,193,455.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,193,455.78/2,429.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.85

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