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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.16, 3,697.95 and 2,228.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.16, 3,697.95 and 2,228.87 is: 3,344.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.16 : 3,697.95 = 2,228.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.16/3,697.95 = 2,228.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.16x = 3,697.95 × 2,228.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.16x = 8,242,249.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,242,249.82/2,464.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.86

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