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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.46, 3,428.61 and 1,365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.46, 3,428.61 and 1,365.50 is: 1,884.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.46 : 3,428.61 = 1,365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.46/3,428.61 = 1,365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.46x = 3,428.61 × 1,365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.46x = 4,681,766.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,681,766.96/2,484.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.42

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