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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.21, 3,722.49 and 2,209.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.21, 3,722.49 and 2,209.19 is: 3,314.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.21 : 3,722.49 = 2,209.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.21/3,722.49 = 2,209.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.21x = 3,722.49 × 2,209.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.21x = 8,223,669.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,223,669.07/2,481.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.38

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