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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.95, 3,706.86 and 1,084.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.95, 3,706.86 and 1,084.24 is: 1,627.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.95 : 3,706.86 = 1,084.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.95/3,706.86 = 1,084.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.95x = 3,706.86 × 1,084.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.95x = 4,019,120.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,120.69/2,469.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.21

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