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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.24, 3,408.57 and 2,220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.24, 3,408.57 and 2,220.16 is: 3,048.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.24 : 3,408.57 = 2,220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.24/3,408.57 = 2,220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.24x = 3,408.57 × 2,220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.24x = 7,567,570.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,567,570.77/2,482.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.69

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