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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.31, 3,725.65 and 2,211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.31, 3,725.65 and 2,211.30 is: 3,317.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.31 : 3,725.65 = 2,211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.31/3,725.65 = 2,211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.31x = 3,725.65 × 2,211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.31x = 8,238,520.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,238,520.17/2,483.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.56

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