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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.16, 3,702.45 and 2,231.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.16, 3,702.45 and 2,231.87 is: 3,349.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.16 : 3,702.45 = 2,231.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.16/3,702.45 = 2,231.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.16x = 3,702.45 × 2,231.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.16x = 8,263,387.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,263,387.08/2,467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.35

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