Pi = 4 with diagram, someone explain why it is wrong.

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The claim that Pi equals 4 is based on a flawed interpretation of a diagram that misrepresents the relationship between the circumference and diameter of a circle. The discussion highlights that Pi is a mathematical constant approximately equal to 3.14, derived from the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding geometric principles and the correct application of mathematical formulas. The thread encourages users to analyze the diagram critically and recognize the errors in reasoning. Misconceptions about Pi can lead to significant misunderstandings in geometry and mathematics.
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[PLAIN]http://blog.bfg9000.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/pi_equals_4.png

Could someone explain the error here?
 
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Here is a little puzzle from the book 100 Geometric Games by Pierre Berloquin. The side of a small square is one meter long and the side of a larger square one and a half meters long. One vertex of the large square is at the center of the small square. The side of the large square cuts two sides of the small square into one- third parts and two-thirds parts. What is the area where the squares overlap?

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