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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.41, 3,422.99 and 2,417.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.41, 3,422.99 and 2,417.68 is: 3,332.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.41 : 3,422.99 = 2,417.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.41/3,422.99 = 2,417.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.41x = 3,422.99 × 2,417.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.41x = 8,275,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,275,682.88/2,483.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.39

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