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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484, 3,427.08 and 1,435.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484, 3,427.08 and 1,435.68 is: 1,980.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484 : 3,427.08 = 1,435.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484/3,427.08 = 1,435.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484x = 3,427.08 × 1,435.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484x = 4,920,190.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,920,190.21/2,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.75

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