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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.18, 3,672.62 and 2,220.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.18, 3,672.62 and 2,220.19 is: 3,344.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.18 : 3,672.62 = 2,220.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.18/3,672.62 = 2,220.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.18x = 3,672.62 × 2,220.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.18x = 8,153,903.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,153,903.10/2,438.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.26

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