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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.14, 3,675.96 and 2,220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.14, 3,675.96 and 2,220.24 is: 3,324.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.14 : 3,675.96 = 2,220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.14/3,675.96 = 2,220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.14x = 3,675.96 × 2,220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.14x = 8,161,513.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,161,513.43/2,455.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.26

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