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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.26, 3,389.70 and 2,224.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.26, 3,389.70 and 2,224.98 is: 3,068.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.26 : 3,389.70 = 2,224.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.26/3,389.70 = 2,224.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.26x = 3,389.70 × 2,224.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.26x = 7,542,014.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,542,014.71/2,458.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.03

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