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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.52, 3,700.42 and 2,290.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.52, 3,700.42 and 2,290.07 is: 3,435.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.52 : 3,700.42 = 2,290.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.52/3,700.42 = 2,290.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.52x = 3,700.42 × 2,290.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.52x = 8,474,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,474,224.36/2,466.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.70

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