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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.23, 3,686.13 and 2,224.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.23, 3,686.13 and 2,224.95 is: 3,336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.23 : 3,686.13 = 2,224.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.23/3,686.13 = 2,224.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.23x = 3,686.13 × 2,224.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.23x = 8,201,454.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,201,454.94/2,458.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.33

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