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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.79, 3,441.52 and 2,216.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.79, 3,441.52 and 2,216.03 is: 3,059.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.79 : 3,441.52 = 2,216.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.79/3,441.52 = 2,216.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.79x = 3,441.52 × 2,216.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.79x = 7,626,497.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,626,497.13/2,492.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.43

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