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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.34, 3,725.31 and 2,151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.34, 3,725.31 and 2,151.65 is: 3,227.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.34 : 3,725.31 = 2,151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.34/3,725.31 = 2,151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.34x = 3,725.31 × 2,151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.34x = 8,015,544.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,015,544.63/2,483.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.73

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