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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.75, 3,669.25 and 2,196.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.75, 3,669.25 and 2,196.01 is: 3,277.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.75 : 3,669.25 = 2,196.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.75/3,669.25 = 2,196.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.75x = 3,669.25 × 2,196.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.75x = 8,057,709.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,057,709.69/2,458.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.16

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