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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.44, 3,724.71 and 2,366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.44, 3,724.71 and 2,366.22 is: 3,529.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.44 : 3,724.71 = 2,366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.44/3,724.71 = 2,366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.44x = 3,724.71 × 2,366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.44x = 8,813,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,813,483.30/2,497.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.01

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