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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.02, 3,427.86 and 1,364.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.02, 3,427.86 and 1,364.93 is: 1,883.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.02 : 3,427.86 = 1,364.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.02/3,427.86 = 1,364.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.02x = 3,427.86 × 1,364.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.02x = 4,678,788.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678,788.95/2,484.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.56

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