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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.52, 3,740.02 and 2,162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.52, 3,740.02 and 2,162.76 is: 3,256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.52 : 3,740.02 = 2,162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.52/3,740.02 = 2,162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.52x = 3,740.02 × 2,162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.52x = 8,088,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,088,765.66/2,483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.98

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