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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.22, 3,420.71 and 2,429.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.22, 3,420.71 and 2,429.54 is: 3,345.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.22 : 3,420.71 = 2,429.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.22/3,420.71 = 2,429.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.22x = 3,420.71 × 2,429.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.22x = 8,310,757.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,310,757.29/2,484.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.42

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