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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.60, 3,726.99 and 2,050.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.60, 3,726.99 and 2,050.98 is: 3,076.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.60 : 3,726.99 = 2,050.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.60/3,726.99 = 2,050.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.60x = 3,726.99 × 2,050.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.60x = 7,643,981.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,981.95/2,484.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.54

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