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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.91, 3,651.48 and 2,208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.91, 3,651.48 and 2,208.24 is: 3,306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.91 : 3,651.48 = 2,208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.91/3,651.48 = 2,208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.91x = 3,651.48 × 2,208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.91x = 8,063,344.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,063,344.20/2,438.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.13

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