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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.63, 3,695.68 and 2,227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.63, 3,695.68 and 2,227.36 is: 3,342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.63 : 3,695.68 = 2,227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.63/3,695.68 = 2,227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.63x = 3,695.68 × 2,227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.63x = 8,231,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,231,603.35/2,462.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.60

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