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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.70, 3,722.55 and 2,319.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.70, 3,722.55 and 2,319.70 is: 3,479.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.70 : 3,722.55 = 2,319.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.70/3,722.55 = 2,319.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.70x = 3,722.55 × 2,319.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.70x = 8,635,199.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,635,199.24/2,481.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.55

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