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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.32, 3,748.68 and 2,383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.32, 3,748.68 and 2,383.16 is: 3,596.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.32 : 3,748.68 = 2,383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.32/3,748.68 = 2,383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.32x = 3,748.68 × 2,383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.32x = 8,933,685.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,933,685.49/2,484.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.04

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