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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.29, 3,687.30 and 1,484.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.29, 3,687.30 and 1,484.13 is: 2,226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.29 : 3,687.30 = 1,484.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.29/3,687.30 = 1,484.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.29x = 3,687.30 × 1,484.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.29x = 5,472,432.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,472,432.55/2,458.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.11

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