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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.28, 3,665.75 and 2,264.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.28, 3,665.75 and 2,264.03 is: 3,392.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.28 : 3,665.75 = 2,264.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.28/3,665.75 = 2,264.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.28x = 3,665.75 × 2,264.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.28x = 8,299,365.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,299,365.82/2,446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.64

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