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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.78, 3,721.93 and 2,249.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.78, 3,721.93 and 2,249.36 is: 3,370.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.78 : 3,721.93 = 2,249.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.78/3,721.93 = 2,249.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.78x = 3,721.93 × 2,249.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.78x = 8,371,936.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,371,936.23/2,483.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.65

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