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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.55, 3,719.52 and 2,216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.55, 3,719.52 and 2,216.48 is: 3,307.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.55 : 3,719.52 = 2,216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.55/3,719.52 = 2,216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.55x = 3,719.52 × 2,216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.55x = 8,244,223.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,244,223.09/2,492.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.55

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