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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.90, 3,385.14 and 2,244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.90, 3,385.14 and 2,244.12 is: 3,079.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.90 : 3,385.14 = 2,244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.90/3,385.14 = 2,244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.90x = 3,385.14 × 2,244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.90x = 7,596,660.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,596,660.38/2,466.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.44

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