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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.91, 3,714.10 and 2,039.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.91, 3,714.10 and 2,039.17 is: 3,050.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.91 : 3,714.10 = 2,039.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.91/3,714.10 = 2,039.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.91x = 3,714.10 × 2,039.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.91x = 7,573,681.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,573,681.30/2,482.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.32

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