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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.10, 3,721.65 and 2,221.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.10, 3,721.65 and 2,221.90 is: 3,332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.10 : 3,721.65 = 2,221.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.10/3,721.65 = 2,221.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.10x = 3,721.65 × 2,221.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.10x = 8,269,134.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,269,134.14/2,481.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.85

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