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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.02, 3,727.08 and 2,283.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.02, 3,727.08 and 2,283.90 is: 3,421.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.02 : 3,727.08 = 2,283.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.02/3,727.08 = 2,283.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.02x = 3,727.08 × 2,283.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.02x = 8,512,278.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,512,278.01/2,488.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.31

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