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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.12, 3,706.77 and 2,221.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.12, 3,706.77 and 2,221.95 is: 3,315.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.12 : 3,706.77 = 2,221.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.12/3,706.77 = 2,221.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.12x = 3,706.77 × 2,221.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.12x = 8,236,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,236,257.60/2,484.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.56

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