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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,224.59, 4,451.76 and 2,466.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,224.59, 4,451.76 and 2,466.94 is: 3,405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,224.59 : 4,451.76 = 2,466.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,224.59/4,451.76 = 2,466.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,224.59x = 4,451.76 × 2,466.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,224.59x = 10,982,240.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,982,240.81/3,224.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.78

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