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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.66, 3,428.87 and 1,365.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.66, 3,428.87 and 1,365.71 is: 1,884.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.66 : 3,428.87 = 1,365.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.66/3,428.87 = 1,365.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.66x = 3,428.87 × 1,365.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.66x = 4,682,818.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682,818.07/2,484.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.69

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