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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.83, 3,722.13 and 2,044.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.83, 3,722.13 and 2,044.11 is: 3,064.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.83 : 3,722.13 = 2,044.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.83/3,722.13 = 2,044.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.83x = 3,722.13 × 2,044.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.83x = 7,608,443.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,608,443.15/2,482.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.42

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