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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.83, 3,419.92 and 1,484.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.83, 3,419.92 and 1,484.43 is: 2,047.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.83 : 3,419.92 = 1,484.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.83/3,419.92 = 1,484.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.83x = 3,419.92 × 1,484.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.83x = 5,076,620.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,076,620.88/2,478.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.99

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