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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.91, 3,422.72 and 2,112.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.91, 3,422.72 and 2,112.30 is: 2,908.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.91 : 3,422.72 = 2,112.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.91/3,422.72 = 2,112.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.91x = 3,422.72 × 2,112.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.91x = 7,229,816.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,229,816.74/2,485.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,908.32

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