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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.72, 3,724.72 and 2,210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.72, 3,724.72 and 2,210.72 is: 3,316.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.72 : 3,724.72 = 2,210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.72/3,724.72 = 2,210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.72x = 3,724.72 × 2,210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.72x = 8,234,313.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,234,313.00/2,482.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.65

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