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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.33, 3,427.68 and 1,539.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.33, 3,427.68 and 1,539.69 is: 2,124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.33 : 3,427.68 = 1,539.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.33/3,427.68 = 1,539.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.33x = 3,427.68 × 1,539.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.33x = 5,277,564.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,277,564.62/2,484.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,124.34

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