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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.02, 3,695.13 and 2,277.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.02, 3,695.13 and 2,277.66 is: 3,424.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.02 : 3,695.13 = 2,277.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.02/3,695.13 = 2,277.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.02x = 3,695.13 × 2,277.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.02x = 8,416,249.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,416,249.80/2,458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.00

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