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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.33, 3,719.27 and 2,180.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.33, 3,719.27 and 2,180.67 is: 3,254.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.33 : 3,719.27 = 2,180.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.33/3,719.27 = 2,180.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.33x = 3,719.27 × 2,180.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.33x = 8,110,489.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,110,489.61/2,492.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.19

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