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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.88, 3,695.04 and 2,229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.88, 3,695.04 and 2,229.12 is: 3,328.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.88 : 3,695.04 = 2,229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.88/3,695.04 = 2,229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.88x = 3,695.04 × 2,229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.88x = 8,236,687.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,236,687.56/2,474.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.12

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