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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.35, 3,668.03 and 2,226.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.35, 3,668.03 and 2,226.65 is: 3,339.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.35 : 3,668.03 = 2,226.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.35/3,668.03 = 2,226.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.35x = 3,668.03 × 2,226.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.35x = 8,167,407.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,167,407.87/2,445.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.98

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