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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.22, 3,683.16 and 2,240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.22, 3,683.16 and 2,240.52 is: 3,355.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.22 : 3,683.16 = 2,240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.22/3,683.16 = 2,240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.22x = 3,683.16 × 2,240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.22x = 8,252,193.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,252,193.64/2,459.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.61

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