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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.70, 3,427.89 and 1,540.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.70, 3,427.89 and 1,540.18 is: 2,124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.70 : 3,427.89 = 1,540.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.70/3,427.89 = 1,540.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.70x = 3,427.89 × 1,540.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.70x = 5,279,567.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,279,567.62/2,484.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,124.83

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