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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.22, 3,696.65 and 2,164.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.22, 3,696.65 and 2,164.59 is: 3,259.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.22 : 3,696.65 = 2,164.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.22/3,696.65 = 2,164.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.22x = 3,696.65 × 2,164.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.22x = 8,001,731.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,001,731.62/2,455.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.07

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