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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.40, 3,723.10 and 1,962.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.40, 3,723.10 and 1,962.11 is: 2,940.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.40 : 3,723.10 = 1,962.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.40/3,723.10 = 1,962.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.40x = 3,723.10 × 1,962.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.40x = 7,305,113.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,305,113.13/2,484.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.40

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