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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.68, 3,707.78 and 2,208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.68, 3,707.78 and 2,208.56 is: 3,295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.68 : 3,707.78 = 2,208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.68/3,707.78 = 2,208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.68x = 3,707.78 × 2,208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.68x = 8,188,825.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,188,825.02/2,484.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.73

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