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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.71, 3,724.74 and 2,210.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.71, 3,724.74 and 2,210.69 is: 3,316.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.71 : 3,724.74 = 2,210.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.71/3,724.74 = 2,210.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.71x = 3,724.74 × 2,210.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.71x = 8,234,226.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,234,226.85/2,482.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.63

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