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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.71, 3,726.24 and 2,211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.71, 3,726.24 and 2,211.69 is: 3,318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.71 : 3,726.24 = 2,211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.71/3,726.24 = 2,211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.71x = 3,726.24 × 2,211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.71x = 8,241,287.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,241,287.75/2,483.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.14

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