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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.62, 3,727.05 and 1,315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.62, 3,727.05 and 1,315.34 is: 1,973.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.62 : 3,727.05 = 1,315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.62/3,727.05 = 1,315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.62x = 3,727.05 × 1,315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.62x = 4,902,337.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902,337.95/2,484.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.07

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