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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.54, 3,726.81 and 2,429.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.54, 3,726.81 and 2,429.87 is: 3,644.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.54 : 3,726.81 = 2,429.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.54/3,726.81 = 2,429.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.54x = 3,726.81 × 2,429.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.54x = 9,055,645.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,055,645.18/2,484.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.80

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