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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.15, 3,425.94 and 2,039.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.15, 3,425.94 and 2,039.46 is: 2,812.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.15 : 3,425.94 = 2,039.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.15/3,425.94 = 2,039.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.15x = 3,425.94 × 2,039.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.15x = 6,987,067.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,987,067.59/2,484.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.66

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