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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.16, 3,351.44 and 1,484.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.16, 3,351.44 and 1,484.59 is: 2,048.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.16 : 3,351.44 = 1,484.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.16/3,351.44 = 1,484.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.16x = 3,351.44 × 1,484.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.16x = 4,975,514.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,975,514.31/2,429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.24

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