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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.89, 3,726.36 and 2,220.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.89, 3,726.36 and 2,220.11 is: 3,313.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.89 : 3,726.36 = 2,220.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.89/3,726.36 = 2,220.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.89x = 3,726.36 × 2,220.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.89x = 8,272,929.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,272,929.10/2,496.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.29

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