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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.31, 3,432.50 and 2,069.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.31, 3,432.50 and 2,069.59 is: 2,859.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.31 : 3,432.50 = 2,069.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.31/3,432.50 = 2,069.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.31x = 3,432.50 × 2,069.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.31x = 7,103,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,103,867.68/2,484.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,859.49

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