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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.08, 3,738.78 and 2,220.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.08, 3,738.78 and 2,220.06 is: 3,330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.08 : 3,738.78 = 2,220.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.08/3,738.78 = 2,220.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.08x = 3,738.78 × 2,220.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.08x = 8,300,315.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,300,315.93/2,492.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.68

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