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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.33, 3,724.02 and 2,218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.33, 3,724.02 and 2,218.54 is: 3,310.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.33 : 3,724.02 = 2,218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.33/3,724.02 = 2,218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.33x = 3,724.02 × 2,218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.33x = 8,261,885.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,261,885.00/2,495.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.94

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