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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.31, 3,727.15 and 2,212.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.31, 3,727.15 and 2,212.30 is: 3,319.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.31 : 3,727.15 = 2,212.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.31/3,727.15 = 2,212.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.31x = 3,727.15 × 2,212.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.31x = 8,245,573.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,245,573.95/2,484.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.06

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