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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.54, 3,694.32 and 2,274.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.54, 3,694.32 and 2,274.47 is: 3,406.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.54 : 3,694.32 = 2,274.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.54/3,694.32 = 2,274.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.54x = 3,694.32 × 2,274.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.54x = 8,402,620.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,402,620.01/2,466.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.64

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