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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.22, 3,399.99 and 1,636.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.22, 3,399.99 and 1,636.22 is: 2,257.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.22 : 3,399.99 = 1,636.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.22/3,399.99 = 1,636.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.22x = 3,399.99 × 1,636.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.22x = 5,563,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,563,131.64/2,464.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.56

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