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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.34, 3,669.53 and 2,226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.34, 3,669.53 and 2,226.78 is: 3,356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.34 : 3,669.53 = 2,226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.34/3,669.53 = 2,226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.34x = 3,669.53 × 2,226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.34x = 8,171,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,171,224.88/2,434.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.65

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