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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.61, 3,428.79 and 1,365.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.61, 3,428.79 and 1,365.53 is: 1,884.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.61 : 3,428.79 = 1,365.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.61/3,428.79 = 1,365.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.61x = 3,428.79 × 1,365.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.61x = 4,682,098.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682,098.46/2,484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.44

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