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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.16, 3,700.95 and 2,230.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.16, 3,700.95 and 2,230.87 is: 3,347.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.16 : 3,700.95 = 2,230.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.16/3,700.95 = 2,230.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.16x = 3,700.95 × 2,230.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.16x = 8,256,338.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,256,338.33/2,466.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.85

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