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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.21, 3,725.49 and 2,211.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.21, 3,725.49 and 2,211.19 is: 3,317.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.21 : 3,725.49 = 2,211.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.21/3,725.49 = 2,211.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.21x = 3,725.49 × 2,211.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.21x = 8,237,766.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,237,766.23/2,483.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.39

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