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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.16, 3,699.45 and 2,229.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.16, 3,699.45 and 2,229.87 is: 3,346.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.16 : 3,699.45 = 2,229.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.16/3,699.45 = 2,229.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.16x = 3,699.45 × 2,229.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.16x = 8,249,292.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,249,292.57/2,465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.35

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