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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.55, 3,710.13 and 2,246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.55, 3,710.13 and 2,246.57 is: 3,381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.55 : 3,710.13 = 2,246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.55/3,710.13 = 2,246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.55x = 3,710.13 × 2,246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.55x = 8,335,048.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,335,048.20/2,464.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.98

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