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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.16, 3,726.36 and 2,240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.16, 3,726.36 and 2,240.16 is: 3,361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.16 : 3,726.36 = 2,240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.16/3,726.36 = 2,240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.16x = 3,726.36 × 2,240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.16x = 8,347,642.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,347,642.62/2,483.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.70

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