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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.21, 3,726.99 and 2,212.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.21, 3,726.99 and 2,212.19 is: 3,318.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.21 : 3,726.99 = 2,212.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.21/3,726.99 = 2,212.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.21x = 3,726.99 × 2,212.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.21x = 8,244,791.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,244,791.37/2,484.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.88

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