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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.24, 3,409.94 and 2,221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.24, 3,409.94 and 2,221.16 is: 3,050.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.24 : 3,409.94 = 2,221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.24/3,409.94 = 2,221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.24x = 3,409.94 × 2,221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.24x = 7,574,022.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,574,022.33/2,483.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.06

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