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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.12, 3,425.14 and 2,058.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.12, 3,425.14 and 2,058.86 is: 2,838.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.12 : 3,425.14 = 2,058.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.12/3,425.14 = 2,058.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.12x = 3,425.14 × 2,058.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.12x = 7,051,883.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,051,883.74/2,484.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.79

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