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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.30, 3,663.45 and 2,264.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.30, 3,663.45 and 2,264.10 is: 3,396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.30 : 3,663.45 = 2,264.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.30/3,663.45 = 2,264.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.30x = 3,663.45 × 2,264.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.30x = 8,294,417.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,294,417.15/2,442.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.15

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