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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.73, 3,685.38 and 2,224.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.73, 3,685.38 and 2,224.45 is: 3,335.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.73 : 3,685.38 = 2,224.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.73/3,685.38 = 2,224.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.73x = 3,685.38 × 2,224.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.73x = 8,197,943.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,197,943.54/2,457.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.58

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