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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.22, 3,684.66 and 2,241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.22, 3,684.66 and 2,241.52 is: 3,357.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.22 : 3,684.66 = 2,241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.22/3,684.66 = 2,241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.22x = 3,684.66 × 2,241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.22x = 8,259,239.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,259,239.08/2,460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.11

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