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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.03, 3,426.78 and 1,785.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.03, 3,426.78 and 1,785.81 is: 2,463.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.03 : 3,426.78 = 1,785.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.03/3,426.78 = 1,785.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.03x = 3,426.78 × 1,785.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.03x = 6,119,577.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,119,577.99/2,484.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.57

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